Serving 620 students in grades 4-5, John And Shamarion Barber Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School's student population of 620 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John And Shamarion Barber Middle School is 0.52, 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
#3453 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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 John And Shamarion Barber Middle School's ranking?
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School is ranked #3453 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John And Shamarion Barber Middle School?
620 students attend John And Shamarion Barber Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of John And Shamarion Barber Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John And Shamarion Barber Middle School?
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John And Shamarion Barber Middle School offer ?
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is John And Shamarion Barber Middle School part of?
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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