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Benavides Heights El

1750 MESA DR, EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

Ranked 3170 of 5501 in Texas

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Benavides Heights El

1750 MESA DR, EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

Ranked 3170 of 5501 in Texas

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About Benavides Heights El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 37% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
317
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.32%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 99.37%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
0.32%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
99.37%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 317
45.11%
143 Female
54.89%
174 Male

Student Population

317 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

317 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Benavides Heights El Contact Information

Address

1750 MESA DR, EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

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Phone

(830) 758-7006

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TOP 3170 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benavides Heights El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benavides Heights Elementary participated in EPISD's 2025-26 school year calendar events, including UIL academic competitions that draw students from across the district's 18 elementary campuses. The school's bilingual program continues to serve a student community that reflects Eagle Pass's position as a predominantly Spanish-speaking border city. EPISD's teacher average salary of $64,459 for 2023-24, which is above the Texas state average, contributes to the district's ability to attract and retain experienced educators at campuses like Benavides Heights.

FAQ

Q1. Does Benavides Heights Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Benavides Heights Elementary does run a Gifted and Talented program through Eagle Pass ISD. The referral process follows EPISD's district-wide timeline, which opens each fall.

Q2. What bilingual programs does Benavides Heights Elementary offer?

Ans. Benavides Heights Elementary has a strong bilingual education component. With a student body that is 100% Hispanic and 91% economically disadvantaged, Spanish-English instruction is embedded in how classrooms run across all grade levels.

Q3. What community events does Benavides Heights Elementary participate in?

Ans. Benavides Heights Elementary participates in EPISD district-wide events including UIL academic competitions, school community days, and the district's annual calendar of family engagement events.

Q4. How do families stay informed at Benavides Heights Elementary?

Ans. Benavides Heights Elementary communicates through the EPISD parent portal and school-specific emails. T

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Benavides Heights Elementary?

Ans. Benavides Heights Elementary students continue to one of Eagle Pass ISD's two junior high schools after 6th grade, then on to Eagle Pass High School or C.C. Winn High School.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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