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Eric Dahlstrom Middle School vs. R C Barton Middle School

Should you attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle School or R C Barton Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Eric Dahlstrom Middle School
3600 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
R C Barton Middle School
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Eric Dahlstrom Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

R C Barton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Eric Dahlstrom Middle School 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, R C Barton Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
873 students
841 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at R C Barton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at R C Barton Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at R C Barton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hays CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at R C Barton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hays CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#770 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#1020 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of R C Barton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 10% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R C Barton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R C Barton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at R C Barton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hays CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of R C Barton Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
280
292
Grade 7 Students
295
258
Grade 8 Students
298
291

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at R C Barton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at R C Barton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at R C Barton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at R C Barton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at R C Barton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hays CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hays CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of R C Barton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hays CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hays CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at R C Barton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hays CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eric Dahlstrom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hays CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at R C Barton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hays CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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