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Berta Cabaza Middle

2901 Shafer Rd, San Benito, TX 78586 · (956)361-6600

Type
Middle
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
823
FTE teachers
52
Student/teacher
15.8:1
District
San Benito CISD

About this school

Berta Cabaza Middle is a middle school located in San Benito, TX, serving grades 6–8 and approximately 823 students. Operated by San Benito CISD, the campus sits about 19.9 miles from The Brownsville's newsroom and is part of The Brownsville's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 52 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.8:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Berta Cabaza Middle is a traditional zoned public school within San Benito CISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Brownsville publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

Middle school transitions matter: The Brownsville reports on Berta Cabaza Middle's academic offerings, athletics, and feeder-pattern shifts that determine where graduates attend high school.

Tip about Berta Cabaza Middle? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Berta Cabaza Middle". For more education coverage, see thebrownsville.org/schools or browse The Brownsville's latest reporting at thebrownsville.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Berta Cabaza Middle located?
Berta Cabaza Middle is located at 2901 Shafer Rd in San Benito, TX 78586.
What grades does Berta Cabaza Middle serve?
The school serves grades 6 through 8 as a middle campus.
How many students attend Berta Cabaza Middle?
Approximately 823 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Berta Cabaza Middle?
Berta Cabaza Middle is part of San Benito CISD (NCES LEA ID: 4838790).
Is Berta Cabaza Middle a charter or magnet school?
Berta Cabaza Middle is a traditional zoned public school within San Benito CISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Brownsville from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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