Serving 909 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: R C Barton Middle serves the eastern part of Buda, TX, covering an area of approximately 71.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R C Barton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
R C Barton Middle School's student population of 909 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
909 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
R C Barton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R C Barton Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1020 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R C Barton Middle School's ranking?
R C Barton Middle School is ranked #1020 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are R C Barton Middle School often compared to?
R C Barton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eric Dahlstrom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend R C Barton Middle School?
909 students attend R C Barton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of R C Barton Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R C Barton Middle School?
R C Barton Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R C Barton Middle School offer ?
R C Barton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is R C Barton Middle School part of?
R C Barton Middle School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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