La Paloma El
San Benito, TX · San Benito CISD · Grades PK-5
1,955th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 56%▲ Improving
La Paloma El ranking
SchoolRow ranks La Paloma El 1,955th 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 56% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
La Paloma El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 188 students tested
La Paloma El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 482 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.1% | 97.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near La Paloma El
Typical home value $168K in zip 78586 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near La Paloma El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Angela Gerusa Leal ElSan Benito CISD · 2.4 mi away2,109th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 49% - 8La Encantada ElSan Benito CISD · 2.8 mi away962nd of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 65% - 4Judge Oscar De La Fuente ElSan Benito CISD · 4.3 mi away2,713th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 6Raul Garza Jr STEAM AcademySan Benito CISD · 5.2 mi away2,002nd of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 6Sullivan Environmental Science AcademySan Benito CISD · 5.5 mi away1,852nd of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 51% - 6Rangerville ElSan Benito CISD · 5.7 mi away2,003rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 3Fred Booth Global Leadership AcademySan Benito CISD · 6.1 mi away3,425th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 33% - 8Cash ElSan Benito CISD · 6.1 mi away1,277th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 53%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is La Paloma El in?
La Paloma El is part of the San Benito CISD district in San Benito, Texas.
Is La Paloma El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks La Paloma El 1,955th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of La Paloma El?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (482 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near La Paloma El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78586 is $168K 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.