For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 494 students in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
494 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District, which is ranked #854 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#864 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
440 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
53%
# Black Students
2 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
51 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
10%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
30
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
41
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
43
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,668 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,668
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,243
$14,148
Best Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 494 students.
What is the rank of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District is ranked #854 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
89% of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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