For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 455 students in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
455 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District, which is ranked #749 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#754 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
90%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
10%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $17,011 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,292 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,011
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,292
$14,129
Best Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 455 students.
What is the rank of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District is ranked #749 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
90% of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
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 11:1, which is lower than 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 $13,292 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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