Berta Cabaza Middle
San Benito, TX · San Benito CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, midsize
1,202nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
2901 SHAFER RD, San Benito, TX 78586
(956)361-6600NCES ID 483879004423Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Berta Cabaza Middle 1,202nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 29th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 650 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 741 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.7% | 98.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $168K in zip 78586 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Berta Cabaza Middle
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What school district is Berta Cabaza Middle in?
Berta Cabaza Middle is part of the San Benito CISD district in San Benito, Texas.
Is Berta Cabaza Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Berta Cabaza Middle 1,202nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Berta Cabaza Middle?
Hispanic 99% (741 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Berta Cabaza Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78586 is $168K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.