- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Berta Cabaza Middle shrank from 823 students in 2022-23 to 741 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 483879004423 · San Benito, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 13.4:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Berta Cabaza Middle shrank from 823 students in 2022-23 to 741 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Berta Cabaza Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- This school 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- La Encantada E 488
La Encantada El
488 students
What this shows Berta Cabaza Middle reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berta Cabaza Middle compares
Berta Cabaza Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,444
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 823 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), down 82.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.