Jim Barnes Middle School

Jim Barnes Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1539 Joe Carrillo St,  Seguin, TX
Seguin Independent School District
2.3
790 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Michael Garza
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
430:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
70.8%
White
24.3%
Black
3.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
1.0 teacher
10/3/2025
I subbed for this school in 2024-2025 school year and the administration is more concerned about being friends with the students. I’ve personally heard him tell a student if they didn’t stop doing something they would get ISS. The student continued and the administrator just walked away and used the...
2.0 parent
10/11/2023
Unfortunately, this is the only school in our area for our middle school kids. I've noticed a big downfall on my kids's grades and performance. Not to mention the constant bullying. Its unfortunate that we had to relocate from San Antonio to this location due to my husband's job.
4.0 student
9/21/2022
it ok but some stuff need to be work on

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Jim Barnes Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Seguin, TX, in the Seguin neighborhood, and is served by the Seguin Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 790 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Jim Barnes Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $347,997. Discover additional schools in the area, like Seguin High School, Lifegate Christian School, St. James Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Seguin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jim Barnes Middle School.

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