Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, Besteiro Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Besteiro Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Besteiro Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Besteiro Middle School is ranked #6372 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Besteiro Middle School?
549 students attend Besteiro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Besteiro Middle School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Besteiro Middle School?
Besteiro Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Besteiro Middle School offer ?
Besteiro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Besteiro Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 549 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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