Summary
Besteiro Middle is a public middle school in Brownsville, Texas, serving 549 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Brownsville Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 371 out of 961 districts in the state.
Besteiro Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the Brownsville ISD and the state of Texas on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Besteiro Middle's proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies were significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance on STAAR tests for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, is also lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, Besteiro Middle has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.4% to 0.8%, which are higher than the district and state averages.
When comparing Besteiro Middle to other middle schools in the Brownsville ISD, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For instance, Manzano Middle and Stillman Middle, which are also part of the Brownsville ISD, consistently outperform Besteiro Middle on STAAR tests and have higher school rankings. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of around $15,000 and a low student-teacher ratio, Besteiro Middle's academic performance has not shown significant improvement, suggesting that the school may face unique challenges related to socioeconomic factors, language barriers, and special education needs that need to be addressed through targeted interventions and support services.
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