BENITO JUAREZ EL

1301 N JAVALINA DR
CRYSTAL CITY, TX 78839

256 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Benito Juarez Middle School, located at 1301 N Javalina Dr in Crystal City, Texas, serves as a core educational facility within the Crystal City Independent School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young adolescents, providing a bridge between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is situated in the heart of Zavala County, serving the local community by fostering an environment intended to support student academic growth, social development, and preparation for future success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Crystal City ISD, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of cultural heritage within the educational experience. By providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, Benito Juarez Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere for its students. Those interested in current campus news, academic calendars, or district-wide policies can access further information through the official school district website at http://crystalcityisd.org.

256

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENITO JUAREZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	256

Hispanic
256 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CRYSTAL CITY ISD
Phone:	(830)374-3486
Website:	http://crystalcityisd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 119