Serving 108 students in grades 6-8, The Joe Barnhart Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
74%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
20%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted7.4%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend The Joe Barnhart Academy?
108 students attend The Joe Barnhart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Joe Barnhart Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Joe Barnhart Academy?
The Joe Barnhart Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Joe Barnhart Academy offer ?
The Joe Barnhart Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The Joe Barnhart Academy part of?
The Joe Barnhart Academy is part of Beeville Independent School District.
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