JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE

www.dickinsonisd.org

614 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

John and Shamarion Barber Middle School is a public middle school located in Dickinson, Texas, serving as a key component of the Dickinson Independent School District (DISD). The school is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience for students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and the transition from elementary school to high school. By leveraging the resources of the larger Dickinson ISD network, the campus aims to prepare students for future success through a diverse curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Dickinson community, the school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, reflecting the district’s broader mission to foster excellence in every child. Located on FM 517 East, the campus serves families within the district boundaries and is committed to maintaining high standards of instructional quality. Parents and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the official Dickinson ISD website, which serves as the primary hub for information regarding school policies and district-wide initiatives.

614

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN AND SHAMARION BARBER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	359
Black	48
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	5

Hispanic
359 (58.5%)
White
185 (30.1%)
Black
48 (7.8%)
Two or More
15 (2.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DICKINSON ISD
Phone:	(281)229-6900
Website:	http://www.dickinsonisd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 301

Grade 5 313