Enrollment
614
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dickinson, TX
John and Shamarion Barber Middle
Federal NCES profile for John and Shamarion Barber Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481707010678
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John and Shamarion Barber Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John and Shamarion Barber Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John and Shamarion Barber Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707010678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John and Shamarion Barber Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John and Shamarion Barber Middle
John and Shamarion Barber Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dickinson, Texas, enrolling 614 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 614 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,746 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #849.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students) and R D Mcadams J H (891 students) alongside John and Shamarion Barber Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John and Shamarion Barber Middle compares
John and Shamarion Barber Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 30.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, John and Shamarion Barber Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson Isd, which includes John and Shamarion Barber Middle.
$11,708
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 36.5%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John and Shamarion Barber Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R D Mcadams J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John and Shamarion Barber Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John and Shamarion Barber Middle
How many students attend John and Shamarion Barber Middle?
John and Shamarion Barber Middle has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dickinson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John and Shamarion Barber Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John and Shamarion Barber Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John and Shamarion Barber Middle?
66.4% of students at John and Shamarion Barber Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John and Shamarion Barber Middle?
The largest demographic group at John and Shamarion Barber Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John and Shamarion Barber Middle?
John and Shamarion Barber Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John and Shamarion Barber Middle rank among public schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, John and Shamarion Barber Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Dickinson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dickinson on the city page.
Is John and Shamarion Barber Middle a good school?
John and Shamarion Barber Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides John and Shamarion Barber Middle, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), R D Mcadams J H (891 students), and Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.
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