- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Benito, TX
San Benito Riverside Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Benito Riverside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483879011161
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Benito Riverside Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Benito Riverside Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito Riverside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879011161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
San Benito Riverside Middle shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483879011161 · San Benito, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 14.3:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
San Benito Riverside Middle shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Benito Riverside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- This school 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- La Encantada E 488
La Encantada El
488 students
What this shows San Benito Riverside Middle reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Benito Riverside Middle compares
San Benito Riverside Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, San Benito Riverside Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Benito Riverside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Encantada El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Benito Riverside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Benito Riverside Middle
How many students attend San Benito Riverside Middle?
San Benito Riverside Middle has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Benito Riverside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Benito Riverside Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Benito Riverside Middle?
88.3% of students at San Benito Riverside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Benito Riverside Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Benito Riverside Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Benito Riverside Middle?
San Benito Riverside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Benito Riverside Middle rank among middle schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, San Benito Riverside Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides San Benito Riverside Middle, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.