San Benito CISD is a mid-sized suburban school district in South Texas in Cameron County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 97.5% Hispanic and 85.3% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Midsize
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$60,989
in 2025,
up
$14,198
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,531per year
+$15,569
since 2015
State226thof 1,081
Region11thof 43
Peers38thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,150per year
+$13,670
since 2015
State338thof 1,182
Region15thof 44
Peers68thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,670per year
+$13,320
since 2015
State545thof 1,191
Region19thof 43
Peers90thof 167
All teachers
$60,989per year
+$14,198
since 2015
State396thof 1,201
Region18thof 44
Peers77thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,531per year
State226thof 1,081
Region11thof 43
Peers38thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$56,150per year
State338thof 1,182
Region15thof 44
Peers68thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,670per year
State545thof 1,191
Region19thof 43
Peers90thof 167
All teachers
$60,989per year
State396thof 1,201
Region18thof 44
Peers77thof 167
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.