- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownsville, TX
Besteiro Middle
Federal NCES profile for Besteiro Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481168003325
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Besteiro Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Brownsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Besteiro Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Besteiro Middle ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Brownsville, TX.
School address
District: Brownsville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481168003325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Besteiro Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481168003325 · Brownsville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 12.4:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students)
Besteiro Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Besteiro Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Early College H S
2,216 students
- Rivera Early C
Rivera Early College H S
2,150 students
- Hanna Early Co
Hanna Early College H S
2,039 students
- Lopez Early Co
Lopez Early College H S
1,739 students
- Pace Early Col
Pace Early College H S
1,621 students
- This school 558
Besteiro Middle
558 students
What this shows Besteiro Middle reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Besteiro Middle compares
Besteiro Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 146 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Besteiro Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsville Isd reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Besteiro Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rivera Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanna Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lopez Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pace Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Besteiro Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,739
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,621
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Besteiro Middle
How many students attend Besteiro Middle?
Besteiro Middle has 558 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownsville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Besteiro Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Besteiro Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Besteiro Middle?
70.6% of students at Besteiro Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Besteiro Middle?
The largest demographic group at Besteiro Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Brownsville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Besteiro Middle?
Besteiro Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Besteiro Middle rank among middle schools in Brownsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Besteiro Middle ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Brownsville, 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 Brownsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsville Isd?
Besides Besteiro Middle, Brownsville Isd also operates Veterans Memorial Early College H S (2,216 students), Rivera Early College H S (2,150 students), and Hanna Early College H S (2,039 students). See the Brownsville Isd district page for the complete list.