G.W. Harby Junior High School

G.W. Harby Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1500 Heights Rd,  Alvin, TX
Alvin Independent School District
3.5
2.4
775 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Juan Gonzales
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
409:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
Hispanic
62.3%
White
30.2%
Black
4.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
11/15/2017
I went to G W Harby in the years of 2014-2017 and it was an excellent school all around with academics and how the students with me wanted to learn but I was in their Map program which gives me 2 high school credit for math with Algebra 1 and Geometry.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 7 Reviews
1.0 student
5/7/2024
When I was in harby junior high the young kids would swear and say inappropriate words and slow down the class and the teachers would do as little as possible to punish them and when I accidentally said a barely a swear word and I was punished more than the other kids who said a lot more bad things...
4.0 other
4/6/2017
Teachers are very personable and on spot with the students. The years my son has attended, I have never been disappointed.
1.0 parent
11/29/2016
When my son started their in 6th grade he was bullied continuously and the counselor minimized it said "that it's not considered bullying unless it's repetitive" So the kids who beat him up got a way with it since it only happened once. Now my son doesn't tell anyone when kids push him around becaus...
5.0 parent
6/24/2013
My eldest child attends Harby. My child is in the Pre-AP program and is doing very well. He is challenged by the curriculum, and his teachers are attentive to his needs and to my concerns. The current principal is an exceptional leader and role model for the students. She obviously cares a great dea...

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G.W. Harby Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Alvin, TX, in the Alvin neighborhood, and is served by the Alvin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 775 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. G.W. Harby Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $314,490. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alvin High School, RISE Academy, Iowa Colony Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Alvin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near G.W. Harby Junior High School.

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