Elementary Schools in Banquete Independent School District (Isd)

Banquete Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single elementary school, Banquete Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (83.77%), with a smaller percentage of White students (15.97%) and a very small percentage of students of two or more races (0.26%). However, Banquete Elementary is facing significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and science significantly below the state averages.

The school's STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) proficiency rates are consistently lower than the state average across all grade levels, with the largest gaps in 3rd grade reading (25% vs. 48.85% statewide) and 3rd grade math (19.64% vs. 40.86% statewide). Additionally, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate (17.31%) is significantly lower than the state average (26.29%). This academic underperformance has led to a decline in Banquete Elementary's statewide ranking, from 1223 out of 4581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3258 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, as well as a decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 4 stars out of 5 to 2 stars out of 5 over the same period.

Despite the academic challenges, the Banquete Independent School District (ISD) spends $11,621 per student, which is above the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, suggesting that resources may not be effectively allocated to support student learning and achievement. The high percentage of students (72.25%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that Banquete Elementary serves a predominantly low-income community, which may contribute to the academic struggles and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement.