Benavides El
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
355th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 92%▲ Improving
3101 MCALLEN RD, Brownsville, TX 78520
(956)350-3250NCES ID 481168008137Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 314 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 868 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.2% | 97.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $191K in zip 78520 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.