Jim Barnes Middle
Seguin, TX · Seguin ISD · Grades 6-8
1,568th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Jim Barnes Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jim Barnes Middle 1,568th 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 8% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Jim Barnes Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 714 students tested
Jim Barnes Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 790 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.7% | 69.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 25.8% | 23.5% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.6% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Jim Barnes Middle
Typical home value $274K in zip 78155 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jim Barnes Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Briesemeister MiddleSeguin ISD · 3.5 mi away1,165th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 32% - 7Navarro J HNavarro ISD · 7.1 mi away621st of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 48% - 6Marion MiddleMarion ISD · 12.1 mi away812th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 40% - 6New Braunfels MiddleNew Braunfels ISD · 12.7 mi away839th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 6Canyon MiddleComal ISD · 13.4 mi away838th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 40% - 9Church Hill MiddleComal ISD · 13.9 mi away312th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 61% - 8La Vernia J HLa Vernia ISD · 17.8 mi away379th of 1,701
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 8Oakrun MiddleNew Braunfels ISD · 18.3 mi away495th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jim Barnes Middle in?
Jim Barnes Middle is part of the Seguin ISD district in Seguin, Texas.
Is Jim Barnes Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jim Barnes Middle 1,568th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jim Barnes Middle?
Hispanic 70%, White 24%, Black 4%, Two or more races 2% (790 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jim Barnes Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78155 is $274K 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.