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What tradition at BARBERS HILL MIDDLE SOUTH should never be changed?
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Enrollment
587
Middle
DISTRICT 763 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARBERS HILL ISD·NCES 480945012964
Barbers Hill Middle South
7717 EAGLE DR, MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580 · (281) 576-2221 · Chambers County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL587 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 98% of Texas public middle schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public middle schools
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 280 | 48% |
| Grade 8 | 307 | 52% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Barbers Hill Middle South→Barbers Hill High School
Based on grade levels within BARBERS HILL ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
76.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +47.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
75.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +21.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 76 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 75 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 47 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 21 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 47.0% | 29.0% | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Mathematics | 40.0% | 35.0% | 12.0% | 13.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 76.0% | 75.0% |
| 2024-25 | 71.0% | 80.0% |
| 2023-24 | 70.0% | 76.0% |
| 2022-23 | 47.0% | 60.0% |
| 2021-22 | 58.0% | 62.0% |
| 2020-21 | 29.0% | 54.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Barbers Hill Middle South ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Chambers County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 75.0% | #82 of 1,670 ▼ 36 | #3 of 6 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #165 of 1,670 ▲ 100 | #3 of 6 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +22.0pp | #213 of 1,570 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 587 | #951 of 1,749 | #3 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #362 of 1,542 | #3 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.5% | #644 of 1,543 | #4 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.5% | #474 of 942 | N/A |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
587
-219 (-27%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 587 | 44.8 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 619 | 44 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 636 | 44 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 806 | 59 | 13.7:1 | 23% (188) |
| 2017-18 | 695 | 44.7 | 15.6:1 | 23% (163) |
| 2015-16 | 658 | 42 | 15.7:1 | 14% (92) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barbers Hill Middle South.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (695 to 587); teachers unchanged (44.7 to 44.8).
About Barbers Hill Middle South
Barbers Hill Middle South is a medium-sized middle school in MONT BELVIEU, Texas. The school's 587 students are in grades 7 through 8.
Barbers Hill Middle South is one school in BARBERS HILL ISD, a system of 9 schools with 7,875 students.
By race and ethnicity, Barbers Hill Middle South is 57% White. The school is also 32% Hispanic, 7% Black, and 3% multiracial. That is lower than the 68% White share among all Chambers County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at Barbers Hill Middle South belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 57%.
The school reports 44.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 13.1 students per teacher. For comparison, middle schools in Texas average 14.4:1.
Barbers Hill Middle South is graded A+ by allk12, scoring above 98% of Texas public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Chambers County census figures show that median household income is about $109,804, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Barbers Hill Middle South is among the 18 public schools in Chambers County.
The next-closest public school is Barbers Hill El South, about 0.1 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Barbers Hill Middle South.
Locale: Town: Fringe. In NCES terms, the school is in a town close to an urbanized area.
Barbers Hill Middle South saw enrollment fall 27% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The Barbers Hill Middle South community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Chambers County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,498
Census ACS
Median income
$109,804
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
11,701 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BARBERS HILL ISD
- Barbers Hill High SchoolHigh · 2,222 students
- Barbers Hill Int SouthMiddle · 972 students
- Barbers Hill Int NorthMiddle · 924 students
- Barbers Hill El SouthElementary · 891 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 845 students
- Barbers Hill El NorthElementary · 835 students
Other schools in MONT BELVIEU
- Barbers Hill High SchoolHigh · 2,222 students
- Barbers Hill Int SouthMiddle · 972 students
- Barbers Hill Int NorthMiddle · 924 students
- Barbers Hill El SouthElementary · 891 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 845 students
- Barbers Hill El NorthElementary · 835 students
Nearby schools
- Barbers Hill El South0.1 mi · 891
- Barbers Hill Middle North0.4 mi · 570
- Alternative School0.7 mi · 29
- Barbers Hill High School0.7 mi · 2,222
- Early Childhood Center0.8 mi · 845
- Barbers Hill El North0.9 mi · 835
Frequently asked questions
About Barbers Hill Middle SouthHow large is Barbers Hill Middle South?
Barbers Hill Middle South enrolls approximately 587 students in grades 07-08.
What grades does Barbers Hill Middle South serve?
Barbers Hill Middle South serves grades 07-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill Middle South?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill Middle South is approximately 13.1:1 (45 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Barbers Hill Middle South?
Student demographics at Barbers Hill Middle South are roughly 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 7% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Barbers Hill Middle South in?
Barbers Hill Middle South is part of BARBERS HILL ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.