Benavides El
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades PK-5
355th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 92%▲ Improving
Benavides El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benavides El 355th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 92th in 2025 — improving.
Benavides El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 314 students tested
Benavides El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 868 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.9% | 97.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.8% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Benavides El
Typical home value $191K in zip 78520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benavides El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Pullam ElBrownsville ISD · 0.8 mi away371st of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 74% - 7Jubilee Living WayJubilee Academies · 1 mi away · charter1,381st of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 58% - 6Keller ElBrownsville ISD · 1.3 mi away1,807th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 10Ortiz ElBrownsville ISD · 1.4 mi away353rd of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 75% - 8Yturria ElBrownsville ISD · 1.6 mi away1,279th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 57% - 9Bryss AcademyRaul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · 1.7 mi away · charter484th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 6IDEA Brownsville AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 2 mi away · charter1,836th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 47% - 2Jubilee Leadership AcademyJubilee Academies · 2 mi away · charter3,954th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benavides El in?
Benavides El is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Benavides El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benavides El 355th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Benavides El?
Hispanic 98%, White 2% (868 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benavides El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78520 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.