Serving 672 students in grades 5-6, Barbers Hill Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 96% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 92% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)96%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)92%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
73%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbers Hill Intermediate School?
672 students attend Barbers Hill Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Barbers Hill Intermediate School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbers Hill Intermediate School?
Barbers Hill Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbers Hill Intermediate School offer ?
Barbers Hill Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Barbers Hill Intermediate School part of?
Barbers Hill Intermediate School is part of Barbers Hill Independent School District.
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