R C Barton Middle
Buda, TX · Hays CISD · Grades 6-8
278th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 84%· Stable
R C Barton Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks R C Barton Middle 278th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 84% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 84th in 2025.
R C Barton Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 870 students tested
R C Barton Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 841 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.1% | 49.3% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| White | 36.1% | 40.8% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 3.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near R C Barton Middle
Typical home value $367K in zip 78610 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near R C Barton Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Laura B Wallace MiddleHays CISD · 2.5 mi away766th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 40% - 5Armando Chapa MiddleHays CISD · 3.5 mi away901st of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 38% - 5Dr T C Mccormick Jr MiddleHays CISD · 4.4 mi away969th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 35% - 9Eric Dahlstrom MiddleHays CISD · 4.9 mi away236th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 63% - 9Olympia HillsUniversity of Texas University Charter School · 4.9 mi away · charter222nd of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 68% - 3D J Red Simon MiddleHays CISD · 6.8 mi away1,316th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 31% - 6Bailey MiddleAustin ISD · 9.5 mi away691st of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 1Paredes MiddleAustin ISD · 10.8 mi away1,643rd of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is R C Barton Middle in?
R C Barton Middle is part of the Hays CISD district in Buda, Texas.
Is R C Barton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks R C Barton Middle 278th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of R C Barton Middle?
Hispanic 49%, White 41%, Two or more races 4%, Black 4% (841 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near R C Barton Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78610 is $367K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.