Jim Barnes Middle
Seguin, TX · Seguin ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, fringe
1,568th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
1539 JOE CARRILLO ST, Seguin, TX 78155
(830)401-8756NCES ID 483969021271Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 714 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 790 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1991, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.1% | 69.7% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| White | 30.0% | 23.5% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.9% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1991. 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 $274K in zip 78155 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.