Overview
PERKINS MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. The school enrolls 480 students. It is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBROWNSVILLE ISD
County48061
CityBROWNSVILLE
ZIP78521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481168006369
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment480
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino98.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)