- PERKINS MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than BESTEIRO MIDDLE (222:1 vs. 152.7:1).
- BESTEIRO MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than PERKINS MIDDLE (195 vs. 163).
- PERKINS MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than BESTEIRO MIDDLE (24 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
BESTEIRO MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than PERKINS MIDDLE (195 vs. 163).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
BESTEIRO MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than PERKINS MIDDLE (63 vs. 60).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
PERKINS MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than BESTEIRO MIDDLE (24 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
PERKINS MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than BESTEIRO MIDDLE (222:1 vs. 152.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
BESTEIRO MIDDLE
$14,040.95
PERKINS MIDDLE
$14,040.95
Local revenue share
BESTEIRO MIDDLE
16.8%
PERKINS MIDDLE
16.8%
State revenue share
BESTEIRO MIDDLE
54.2%
PERKINS MIDDLE
54.2%
Federal revenue share
BESTEIRO MIDDLE
29%
PERKINS MIDDLE
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
BESTEIRO MIDDLE
33.7%
PERKINS MIDDLE
33.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Cameron County
$51,334
Cameron County
$51,334
Poverty rate
Cameron County
24.4%
Cameron County
24.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron County
20.6%
Cameron County
20.6%
Unemployment rate
Cameron County
5.2%
Cameron County
5.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.