John And Shamarion Barber Middle School serves 712 students in grades 5-6.
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John And Shamarion Barber Middle School is 0.62, 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
#1536 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John And Shamarion Barber Middle School's ranking?
John And Shamarion Barber Middle School is ranked #1536 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend John And Shamarion Barber Middle School?
712 students attend John And Shamarion Barber Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John And Shamarion Barber Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 5-6
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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