G W HARBY J H

G W HARBY J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ALVIN ISD school district, located in ALVIN, TX with about 756 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, G W HARBY J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

G.W. Harby Junior High, located at 1500 Heights Road in Alvin, Texas, is a key secondary school within the Alvin Independent School District. Serving students in the junior high grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The campus is known for providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement, utilizing its website as a primary portal for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and campus-specific news. As part of Alvin ISD, G.W. Harby Junior High integrates district-wide initiatives designed to promote student success, technological literacy, and a safe learning environment. Through its collaborative approach between staff, students, and families, the school strives to instill a lifelong passion for learning while addressing the unique developmental needs of its adolescent population.

For more information, contact G W HARBY J H at (281) 585-6626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 HTS RD
ALVIN, TX 77511-7629
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G W HARBY J H is a public Title I school in ALVIN, TX with about 756 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALVIN ISD
Total Students:
756
Teachers:
56.36
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 756 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.7%
White
30.0%
Black or African American
3.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.5%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.