At a glance
Reported students
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Hester Juvenile Detent: 40 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 31
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.87
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.4:1
What the reported data says about Hester Juvenile Detent
Hester Juvenile Detent is a public combined / other school serving grades 07–11 in San Benito. It is one of 21 current school records connected to San Benito CISD. NCES reports 40 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95%) and White (5%). English learners represent 25.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hester Juvenile Detent
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic95%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Benito CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Other · Grades 09–11
15 reported students
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
High · Grades 07–12
12 reported students
Cameron Co J J a E P
High · Grades 09–12
9 reported students
Positive Redirection Ctr
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Collegiate Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
117 reported students
Rangerville El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
203 reported students
Public schools near Hester Juvenile Detent
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Co J J a E P Other · Brownsville ISD | 08–11 | 8 | under 0.1 mi |
| Cameron County JJAEP Other · La Feria ISD | 09–09 | 1 | under 0.1 mi |
| Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp Other · San Benito CISD | 09–11 | 15 | under 0.1 mi |
| Driscoll Play and Learn Day Care San Benito Center Other · Driscoll ISD | PK–PK | 22 | 1.4 mi |
| Edna Tamayo House Other · Harlingen CISD | 09–11 | 8 | 3.8 mi |
| IDEA Harlingen College Preparatory Other · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | 06–11 | 457 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hester Juvenile Detent
What grades does Hester Juvenile Detent serve?
Hester Juvenile Detent reports grades 07–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in San Benito CISD.
How many students attend Hester Juvenile Detent?
Hester Juvenile Detent reported 40 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 31 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hester Juvenile Detent?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 40 students and 3.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hester Juvenile Detent a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hester Juvenile Detent is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Benito CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hester Juvenile Detent students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hester Juvenile Detent in?
Hester Juvenile Detent is part of San Benito CISD, based in San Benito, TX, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hester Juvenile Detent?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cameron Co J J a E P (under 0.1 mi), Cameron County JJAEP (under 0.1 mi), Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.