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Benito Martinez Elementary

Summary:

Benito Martinez Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Hancock, Texas, serving 165 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Ft Hancock Independent School District, which is ranked 694 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Benito Martinez Elementary has a highly diverse student population, with 97.58% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 1,184 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 4,250 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 2,969 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. While the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student groups have performed better compared to the overall ranking, its test scores, particularly in reading and mathematics, are significantly lower than the state averages.

Interestingly, a nearby elementary school, Tornillo Intermediate, has generally outperformed Benito Martinez Elementary in terms of statewide ranking and test scores. For example, in 2023-2024, Tornillo Intermediate's 3rd-grade reading proficiency was 50% compared to Benito Martinez Elementary's 14.81%. Additionally, Benito Martinez Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to the school's challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 100 School Dr
       Fort Hancock, TX  79839-0098

(915) 769-3913

District: Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2969th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,897 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.1%
White:
1.0%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.6% Help


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Compare Details Benito Martinez Elementary ranks worse than 63.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.1%), White (1%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benito Martinez Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benito Martinez Elementary is $12,897.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benito Martinez Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benito Martinez Elementary 2969th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Benito Martinez Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd) 694th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benito Martinez Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 9.86 3625th 3724 2.7%
2008 21.11 3393rd 3768 10.0%
2009 34.27 3017th 3884 22.3%
2010 19.32 3625th 3937 7.9%
2011 55.45 2109th 4095 48.5%
2012 47.62 2419th 4206 42.5%
2013 54.79 2020th 4221 52.1%
2014 47.99 2451st 4260 42.5%
2015 17.03 3882nd 4320 10.1%
2016 71.52 1184th 4286 72.4%
2017 59.87 1494th 4329 65.5%
2018 26.03 3451st 4359 20.8%
2019 26.14 3565th 4479 20.4%
2021 14.40 4250th 4578 7.2%
2022 40.39 2718th 4581 40.7%
2023 36.22 3024th 4647 34.9%
2024 37.34 2969th 4675 36.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.00 1444th 3226 55.2%
2019 43.05 1943rd 3333 41.7%
2021 18.13 3274th 3446 5.0%
2022 56.94 1262nd 3487 63.8%
2023 42.45 2102nd 3556 40.9%
2024 40.21 2186th 3638 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.58 2873rd 4264 32.6%
2019 37.42 2948th 4309 31.6%
2021 15.98 4242nd 4451 4.7%
2022 50.56 2112th 4477 52.8%
2023 40.22 2856th 4521 36.8%
2024 39.66 2907th 4560 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.94 3314th 4306 23.0%
2019 25.13 3620th 4348 16.7%
2021 18.47 3984th 4499 11.4%
2022 41.26 2699th 4561 40.8%
2023 32.87 3226th 4588 29.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 1651st 4240 61.1%
2019 45.68 2275th 4295 47.0%
2021 16.13 4214th 4331 2.7%
2022 62.67 1246th 4461 72.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.54 3527th 4319 18.3%
2019 32.19 3191st 4357 26.8%
2021 13.19 4285th 4498 4.7%
2022 38.95 2799th 4563 38.7%
2023 38.49 2852nd 4585 37.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benito Martinez Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.80 3324th 4168 20.2%
2019 28.36 3386th 4188 19.1%
2021 18.84 3956th 4329 8.6%
2022 46.89 2301st 4376 47.4%
2023 40.51 2733rd 4401 37.9%
2024 38.67 2839th 4431 35.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Benito Martinez Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 17 2 0 267 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 11 1 0 213 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 8 0 0 170 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2008 8 0 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2009 8 0 0 182 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2010 6 0 0 184 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2011 11 0 0 224 1 0 0 0 236
2012 12 0 0 203 0 0 0 0 215
2013 13 0 0 212 0 0 0 0 225
2014 5 0 0 225 0 0 1 0 231
2015 4 0 0 212 0 0 1 0 217
2016 4 0 0 196 0 0 1 0 201
2017 7 0 1 185 0 0 1 0 194
2018 6 0 1 192 0 0 1 0 200
2019 7 0 1 193 0 0 1 0 202
2020 9 0 1 191 0 0 1 0 202
2021 4 0 0 200 0 0 2 0 206
2022 2 1 0 179 0 0 2 0 184
2023 2 1 0 161 0 0 1 0 165
2024 2 1 0 206 0 0 1 0 210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Benito Martinez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 286 19.0 15.1 84.3
2006 225 16.1 14.0 85.3
2007 178 14.6 12.2 87.6
2008 176 14.0 12.6 92
2009 190 14.0 13.5 92.1
2010 190 15.0 12.6 92.6
2011 236 19.0 12.4 93.6
2012 215 19.0 11.3 94
2013 225 17.0 13.2 92
2014 231 15.0 15.4 93.9
2015 217 15.0 14.4 94.5
2016 201 15.0 13.4 93.5
2017 194 15.0 12.9 90.7
2018 200 15.7 12.6 92
2019 202 15.8 12.7 89.6
2020 202 16.0 12.6 89.1
2021 206 15.0 13.7 95.1
2022 184 14.0 13.1 91.8
2023 165 14.0 11.7 92.1
2024 210 15.0 14.0 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Benito Martinez Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 286 19.0 15.1 84.3
2006 225 16.1 14.0 85.3
2007 178 14.6 12.2 87.6
2008 176 14.0 12.6 92
2009 190 14.0 13.5 92.1
2010 190 15.0 12.6 92.6
2011 236 19.0 12.4 93.6
2012 215 19.0 11.3 94
2013 225 17.0 13.2 92
2014 231 15.0 15.4 93.9
2015 217 15.0 14.4 94.5
2016 201 15.0 13.4 93.5
2017 194 15.0 12.9 90.7
2018 200 15.7 12.6 92
2019 202 15.8 12.7 89.6
2020 202 16.0 12.6 89.1
2021 206 15.0 13.7 95.1
2022 184 14.0 13.1 91.8
2023 165 14.0 11.7 92.1
2024 210 15.0 14.0 87.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Benito Martinez Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $991 (7.6%) $12,085 (92.4%) $13,076
2020 $1,215 (9.6%) $11,435 (90.4%) $12,650
2021 $1,062 (8.2%) $11,835 (91.8%) $12,897

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Benito Martinez Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3565th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3024th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Benito Martinez Elementary)3121
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))3121
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Benito Martinez Elementary)2914
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))2914
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Benito Martinez Elementary)3022
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))3022
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benito Martinez Elementary)3311
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))3311
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Benito Martinez Elementary)014
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))014
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Benito Martinez Elementary)3178
 47%
   5th Grade Reading (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))3178
 47%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benito Martinez Elementary)1743
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))1743
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Benito Martinez Elementary)5470
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Ft Hancock Independent School District (Isd))5470
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students202165
 18.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic193161
 16.6%
Pacific Islander00
White72
 71.4%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.6%92.1%
 2.5%

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Students at Benito Martinez Elementary are 98% Hispanic.

Benito Martinez Elementary ranks 2969th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Benito Martinez Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Hancock High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 210 students attended Benito Martinez Elementary.


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