R C Barton Middle
Buda, TX · Hays CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
278th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 84%· Stable
4950 JACK C HAYS TRL, Buda, TX 78610
(512)268-1472NCES ID 480001006199Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 870 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 841 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.9% | 49.3% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 36.5% | 40.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $367K in zip 78610 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than R C Barton Middle
- #766Laura B Wallace MiddleHays CISD · 2.5 mi away766th of 1,701
ELA 57% ▼15 · Math 40% ▼19Compare - #901Armando Chapa MiddleHays CISD · 3.5 mi away901st of 1,701
ELA 53% ▼19 · Math 38% ▼21Compare - #969Dr T C Mccormick Jr MiddleHays CISD · 4.4 mi away969th of 1,701
ELA 53% ▼19 · Math 35% ▼24Compare - #236Eric Dahlstrom MiddleHays CISD · 4.9 mi away236th of 1,701
ELA 72% = · Math 63% ▲4Compare - #222Olympia HillsUniversity of Texas University Charter School · 4.9 mi away · charter222nd of 1,701
ELA 68% ▼4 · Math 68% ▲9Compare - #1316D J Red Simon MiddleHays CISD · 6.8 mi away1,316th of 1,701
ELA 42% ▼30 · Math 31% ▼28Compare - #691Bailey MiddleAustin ISD · 9.5 mi away691st of 1,701
ELA 54% ▼18 · Math 47% ▼12Compare - #1643Paredes MiddleAustin ISD · 10.8 mi away1,643rd of 1,701
ELA 33% ▼39 · Math 15% ▼44Compare
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.