Jim Barnes Middle School
- Jim Barnes Middle School serves 863 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jim Barnes Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Jim Barnes Middle School's student population of 863 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 863 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jim Barnes Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jim Barnes Middle School is 0.45, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5156 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 52% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| White | 26% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seguin Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jim Barnes Middle School is Seguin High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lizzie M Burges Alternative School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Koennecke Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seguin Koennecke Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 515 students
0.3 miles
1441 Joe Carrillo St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-8741 0.3 K-5 515 - Seguin Seguin High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,962 student
1.4 miles
1315 E Cedar
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-8000 1.4 9-12 1,962 - Seguin Mercer & Blumberg Lrn Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
1.8 miles
1205 E Kingsbury St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-8690 1.8 9-12 92 - Seguin Weinert Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 513 students
1.9 miles
1111 N Bruns St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-1241 1.9 K-5 513 - Seguin Lizzie M Burges Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 26 students
2.2 miles
225 N Saunders St
Seguin, TX 78155
(830) 401-1261 2.2 5-12 26
School Reviews
| 5 Jim Barnes Middle School provides a wonderful tapestry of experiences and opportunities for middle school students. The Band program is award winning, with fantastic Band directors! The athletic department for both boys and girls is amazing! The Coaches work not only on athletics but on helping their students be better students and people. The Pre-Ap classes challenge the students to think and work on a higher, more rigorous level. The teachers really seem to care about their students and pour their hearts into their jobs. The administration works hard to provide a welcoming, safe, yet educationally challenging school. 8th grade students have the opportunity to earn high school credit through Spanish and Algebra. There are wonderful choir and drama teachers but sadly, they are split between this school and AJB across town. The Art teacher is fantastic. Students can also participate in UIL, cheerleading, dance/spirit squad, student council, yearbook, PALS. The building is beautiful and clean. The Library is wonderful. - Posted by Parent - jbake |
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