Jim Barnes Middle

Summary:

Jim Barnes Middle is a public middle school located in Seguin, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 797. The school is part of the Seguin Independent School District, which is ranked 795 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jim Barnes Middle faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic and African American students, as well as its economically disadvantaged population. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with STAAR test scores that are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12.96% of 6th graders were proficient in Math, compared to 37.1% statewide. The school's performance is especially low for Hispanic and African American students, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups, while the performance for White students is slightly better, ranking in the bottom 35-40%.

In contrast, schools in the neighboring districts of La Vernia ISD and Comal ISD, such as La Vernia J.H. and Church Hill Middle, consistently perform much better, ranking in the top 20-25% of Texas middle schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Jim Barnes Middle and other Seguin ISD schools may not be solely due to their student demographics, but may also be influenced by district-level factors and resources.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1539 Joe Carrillo St
       Seguin, TX  78155


(830) 401-8756

District: Seguin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2008th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,566 Help


Students who attend Jim Barnes Middle usually attend:

High:    Seguin High School

Feeder schools for Jim Barnes Middle:

Elementary:    Jefferson Ave Elementary
    Koennecke Elementary
    Weinert Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  797

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.8%
White:
24.3%
African American:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.4% Help


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Compare Details Jim Barnes Middle ranks worse than 85% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.74. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.8%), White (24.3%), African American (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jim Barnes Middle is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jim Barnes Middle is $8,566.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jim Barnes Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Jim Barnes Middle 2008th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jim Barnes Middle in the ranking list.)

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Seguin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Seguin Independent School District (Isd) 795th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jim Barnes Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.00 1344th 1573 14.6%
2005 53.63 797th 1582 49.6%
2006 64.56 554th 1585 65.0%
2007 55.56 835th 1684 50.4%
2008 56.43 809th 1718 52.9%
2009 52.46 969th 1763 45.0%
2010 44.02 1241st 1803 31.2%
2011 30.71 1605th 1895 15.3%
2012 29.98 1507th 1951 22.8%
2013 32.69 1498th 1973 24.1%
2014 34.40 1426th 1987 28.2%
2015 43.24 1265th 2043 38.1%
2016 27.90 1601st 1987 19.4%
2017 34.74 1340th 2027 33.9%
2018 43.50 1129th 2080 45.7%
2019 32.81 1510th 2193 31.1%
2021 26.64 1696th 2252 24.7%
2022 22.07 1877th 2254 16.7%
2023 30.80 1697th 2330 27.2%
2024 20.74 2008th 2361 15.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.29 739th 753 1.9%
2021 21.57 646th 743 13.1%
2022 29.73 629th 813 22.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.11 1025th 1376 25.5%
2019 31.22 1081st 1445 25.2%
2021 25.53 1380th 1592 13.3%
2022 19.68 1535th 1643 6.6%
2023 24.46 1451st 1720 15.6%
2024 19.05 1598th 1760 9.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 926th 1597 42.0%
2019 31.49 1200th 1626 26.2%
2021 36.68 1054th 1712 38.4%
2022 27.48 1463rd 1757 16.7%
2023 32.48 1317th 1815 27.4%
2024 61.62 489th 1881 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.87 1292nd 2039 36.6%
2019 25.92 1734th 2073 16.4%
2021 24.03 1829th 2172 15.8%
2022 19.36 1995th 2220 10.1%
2023 34.10 1571st 2251 30.2%
2024 23.56 1898th 2224 14.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.91 1052nd 2008 47.6%
2019 35.51 1378th 2047 32.7%
2021 26.01 1673rd 2151 22.2%
2022 21.59 1896th 2221 14.6%
2023 31.69 1641st 2241 26.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.22 500th 1430 65.0%
2019 59.39 689th 1446 52.4%
2021 42.35 1022nd 1501 31.9%
2022 41.27 1067th 1488 28.3%
2023 34.43 1162nd 1481 21.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 1386th 2008 31.0%
2019 20.93 1904th 2058 7.5%
2021 22.31 1914th 2118 9.6%
2022 17.88 2050th 2182 6.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.02 1213th 2030 40.2%
2019 29.71 1539th 2069 25.6%
2021 27.64 1608th 2168 25.8%
2022 22.92 1860th 2228 16.5%
2023 29.47 1655th 2245 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 724th 1167 38.0%
2019 22.06 1049th 1193 12.1%
2021 31.68 879th 1213 27.5%
2022 24.28 1073rd 1251 14.2%
2023 29.78 926th 1273 27.3%
2024 37.69 788th 1271 38.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.81 1109th 1895 41.5%
2019 27.33 1557th 1935 19.5%
2021 25.11 1669th 2043 18.3%
2022 19.21 1857th 2077 10.6%
2023 28.73 1623rd 2116 23.3%
2024 19.18 1895th 2108 10.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jim Barnes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.10 641st 1673 61.7%
2019 46.15 895th 1684 46.9%
2021 31.62 1283rd 1700 24.5%
2022 31.19 1296th 1723 24.8%
2023 38.72 1158th 1749 33.8%
2024 31.93 1301st 1724 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jim Barnes Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 218 27 8 244 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 181 26 5 231 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 174 30 3 210 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1995 218 30 4 261 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1996 218 30 4 261 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1997 214 32 9 242 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1998 176 32 6 219 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 182 36 6 254 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 149 34 4 249 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 156 26 2 226 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 140 40 12 299 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 140 40 12 299 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 142 34 4 314 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2005 167 40 3 366 1 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 176 39 2 338 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 185 33 1 321 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2008 179 41 1 330 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 176 41 3 343 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2010 177 35 5 331 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 161 26 4 338 2 0 5 0 536
2012 162 31 2 345 3 0 4 0 547
2013 147 32 3 345 0 0 3 0 530
2014 138 30 6 356 0 0 4 0 534
2015 155 24 5 339 2 1 4 0 530
2016 206 38 9 546 3 1 3 0 806
2017 207 29 6 563 1 2 5 0 813
2018 217 41 3 591 1 2 8 0 863
2019 245 31 2 587 0 1 10 0 876
2020 220 36 3 578 0 1 14 0 852
2021 195 26 4 636 1 1 10 0 873
2022 202 31 5 600 1 1 13 0 853
2023 194 27 3 564 2 0 7 0 797

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jim Barnes Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 497 31.4 15.8 23.3
1993 443 33.0 13.4 34.5
1994 417 35.1 11.9 30.7
1995 514 37.9 13.6 30.7
1996 514 37.9 13.6 30.7
1997 499 38.1 13.1 34.3
1998 433 39.6 10.9 31.9
1999 478 39.8 12.0 41.4
2000 436 39.8 11.0 47.7
2001 410 40.3 10.2 48.8
2002 491 41.0 12.0 55.6
2003 491 41.0 12.0 55.6
2004 495 40.0 12.4 58.4
2005 577 41.5 13.9 52.3
2006 556 44.0 12.6 49.6
2007 541 41.3 13.1 56.7
2008 551 40.4 13.6 57.2
2009 564 40.7 13.8 58.7
2010 549 41.4 13.2 61.9
2011 536 39.4 13.5 61.6
2012 547 33.0 16.5 65.6
2013 530 32.6 16.2 64.7
2014 534 32.5 16.4 62.7
2015 530 35.0 15.1 65.7
2016 806 50.0 16.1 60.8
2017 813 50.2 16.1 65.6
2018 863 48.9 17.6 59.4
2019 876 48.0 18.2 62.1
2020 852 49.4 17.2 64.2
2021 873 50.6 17.2 63.7
2022 853 55.7 15.3 66
2023 797 56.1 14.2 75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jim Barnes Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 497 31.4 15.8 23.3
1993 443 33.0 13.4 34.5
1994 417 35.1 11.9 30.7
1995 514 37.9 13.6 30.7
1996 514 37.9 13.6 30.7
1997 499 38.1 13.1 34.3
1998 433 39.6 10.9 31.9
1999 478 39.8 12.0 41.4
2000 436 39.8 11.0 47.7
2001 410 40.3 10.2 48.8
2002 491 41.0 12.0 55.6
2003 491 41.0 12.0 55.6
2004 495 40.0 12.4 58.4
2005 577 41.5 13.9 52.3
2006 556 44.0 12.6 49.6
2007 541 41.3 13.1 56.7
2008 551 40.4 13.6 57.2
2009 564 40.7 13.8 58.7
2010 549 41.4 13.2 61.9
2011 536 39.4 13.5 61.6
2012 547 33.0 16.5 65.6
2013 530 32.6 16.2 64.7
2014 534 32.5 16.4 62.7
2015 530 35.0 15.1 65.7
2016 806 50.0 16.1 60.8
2017 813 50.2 16.1 65.6
2018 863 48.9 17.6 59.4
2019 876 48.0 18.2 62.1
2020 852 49.4 17.2 64.2
2021 873 50.6 17.2 63.7
2022 853 55.7 15.3 66
2023 797 56.1 14.2 75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jim Barnes Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $785 (10.0%) $7,043 (90.0%) $7,827
2020 $774 (9.0%) $7,788 (91.0%) $8,561
2021 $548 (6.4%) $8,018 (93.6%) $8,566

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jim Barnes Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1510th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1697th of 2330 Middle schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Jim Barnes Middle)2936
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))2536
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jim Barnes Middle)3715
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))3121
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Jim Barnes Middle)3334
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))2834
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jim Barnes Middle)296
 23%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))269
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Jim Barnes Middle)4349
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jim Barnes Middle)3524
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))2822
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Jim Barnes Middle)4347
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))3237
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jim Barnes Middle)2825
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))2119
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jim Barnes Middle)8575
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Seguin Independent School District (Isd))3829
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students876797
 9%
African American3127
 12.9%
American Indian02
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic587564
 3.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White245194
 20.8%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%75.4%
 13.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 797 students attended Jim Barnes Middle.

Jim Barnes Middle ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Jim Barnes Middle are 71% Hispanic, 24% White, 3% African American.

Students who attend Jim Barnes Middle usually go on to attend Seguin High School


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