PERKINS MIDDLE
571 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Perkins Middle School, located at 4750 Austin Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a campus within the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). As a middle school, it serves the academic and social development of students in the transition years between elementary and high school, adhering to the district's standards for curriculum, extracurricular activities, and student support. The school is situated in a central area of the Brownsville community, playing a key role in the educational landscape of the district by fostering an environment focused on preparing students for secondary education.
The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication between the administration, parents, and the student body. It provides essential resources such as school calendars, information on academic programs, contact directories for faculty, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. By maintaining an active online presence, Perkins Middle School ensures that families stay informed about student events, policy updates, and the various extracurricular opportunities—such as athletics and clubs—that contribute to a well-rounded middle school experience in the Rio Grande Valley.
The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication between the administration, parents, and the student body. It provides essential resources such as school calendars, information on academic programs, contact directories for faculty, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. By maintaining an active online presence, Perkins Middle School ensures that families stay informed about student events, policy updates, and the various extracurricular opportunities—such as athletics and clubs—that contribute to a well-rounded middle school experience in the Rio Grande Valley.
571
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 562 |
| Black | 1 |
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Hispanic562 (98.4 %)
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White8 (1.4 %)
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Black1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | BROWNSVILLE ISD |
| Phone: | (956)831-8770 |
| Website: | http://www.bisd.us/perkins/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 571 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 52.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 469 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
169
Grade 7
187
Grade 8
215
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 169 |
| Grade 7 | 187 |
| Grade 8 | 215 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 264 | 46.2% |
| Male | 307 | 53.8% |
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