Serving 40 students in grades 7-11, Hester Juvenile Detent ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-11
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hester Juvenile Detent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hester Juvenile Detent's student population of 40 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hester Juvenile Detent ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hester Juvenile Detent is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5531 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
95%
54%
White
5%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hester Juvenile Detent's ranking?
Hester Juvenile Detent is ranked #5531 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hester Juvenile Detent?
The graduation rate of Hester Juvenile Detent is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hester Juvenile Detent?
40 students attend Hester Juvenile Detent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hester Juvenile Detent students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hester Juvenile Detent?
Hester Juvenile Detent has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hester Juvenile Detent offer ?
Hester Juvenile Detent offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Hester Juvenile Detent part of?
Hester Juvenile Detent is part of San Benito CISD School District.
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