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Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District

172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332-4451
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 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 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
455 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District, which is ranked #850 of all 1,196 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#864 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
41%
49%
51%
20-24%
46%
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

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

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,011 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,292 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,011
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,292
$14,116

Best Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Grades: 7-12
| 195 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 455 students.
What is the rank of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District is ranked #850 out of 1,196 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?
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 $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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