Serving 917 students in grades 1-3, Barbers Hill El South ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 917 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbers Hill El South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Barbers Hill El South's student population of 917 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
917 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
Barbers Hill El South ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbers Hill El South is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
52%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbers Hill El South's ranking?
Barbers Hill El South is ranked #615 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbers Hill El South often compared to?
Barbers Hill El Southis often viewed alongside schools like Barbers Hill El North, Anahuac Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbers Hill El South?
917 students attend Barbers Hill El South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Barbers Hill El South students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbers Hill El South?
Barbers Hill El South has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbers Hill El South offer ?
Barbers Hill El South offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Barbers Hill El South part of?
Barbers Hill El South is part of Barbers Hill Independent School District.
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