R C Barton Junior High School serves 638 students in grades 8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
638 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend R C Barton Junior High School?
638 students attend R C Barton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of R C Barton Junior High School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R C Barton Junior High School?
R C Barton Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R C Barton Junior High School offer ?
R C Barton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is R C Barton Junior High School part of?
R C Barton Junior High School is part of Hays Consolidated Independent School District.
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