- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
John and Shamarion Barber Middle grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 481707010678 · Dickinson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.3:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
John and Shamarion Barber Middle grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John and Shamarion Barber Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- This school 614
John and Shamarion Barber Middle
614 students
What this shows John and Shamarion Barber Middle reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How John and Shamarion Barber Middle compares
John and Shamarion Barber Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.