Excellent
#497 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 6% in state
Barbers Hill Middle South
Middle School · Barbers Hill ISD · Mont Belvieu, TX
A Barbers Hill ISD middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
P O BOX 1108, Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
- Math 76% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barbers Hill Middle South score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Barbers Hill Middle South sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,490/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mont Belvieu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Hill Middle NorthEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | 0.4 mi | 581 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barbers Hill ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barbers Hill Middle South is listed in BARBERS HILL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbers Hill Middle South
Barbers Hill Middle South is a public middle school in Mont Belvieu, TX, part of Barbers Hill ISD, serving approximately 619 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbers Hill Middle South
What grades does Barbers Hill Middle South serve?
Barbers Hill Middle South serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Barbers Hill Middle South?
Barbers Hill Middle South has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill Middle South?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill Middle South is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbers Hill Middle South rank in TX?
Barbers Hill Middle South ranks #497 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Barbers Hill Middle South's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbers Hill Middle South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barbers Hill Middle South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbers Hill Middle South has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Barbers Hill Middle South a charter school?
No, Barbers Hill Middle South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbers Hill Middle South a Title I school?
No, Barbers Hill Middle South is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Chambers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (281) 576-2221
- Area population (ZIP 77580)
- 0
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77580; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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