Enrollment
695
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Benito, TX
Berta Cabaza Middle
Federal NCES profile for Berta Cabaza Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483879004423
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berta Cabaza Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Berta Cabaza Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berta Cabaza Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879004423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berta Cabaza Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berta Cabaza Middle
Berta Cabaza Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in San Benito, Texas, enrolling 695 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,135.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 192 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students) and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students) alongside Berta Cabaza Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berta Cabaza Middle compares
Berta Cabaza Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,809
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Berta Cabaza Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Benito Cisd, which includes Berta Cabaza Middle.
$13,809
Per student
+1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 54.4%
Federal 33.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Berta Cabaza Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Encantada El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berta Cabaza Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Berta Cabaza Middle
How many students attend Berta Cabaza Middle?
Berta Cabaza Middle has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Benito, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berta Cabaza Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Berta Cabaza Middle is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berta Cabaza Middle?
83.4% of students at Berta Cabaza Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berta Cabaza Middle?
The largest demographic group at Berta Cabaza Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berta Cabaza Middle?
Berta Cabaza Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berta Cabaza Middle rank among middle schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Berta Cabaza Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Benito on the city page.
Is Berta Cabaza Middle a good school?
Berta Cabaza Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides Berta Cabaza Middle, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students), and Cash El (611 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.
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