THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY
THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY is a public middle school that is part of the BEEVILLE ISD school district, located in BEEVILLE, TX with about 78 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 8 teachers, THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY, located in Beeville, Texas, is a unique educational institution that operates as a private, tuition-free school for students in prekindergarten through second grade. Established through the generosity of the Joe Barnhart Foundation, the academy was designed to provide a high-quality, rigorous academic foundation for children in the Beeville community. The school emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction, creating a nurturing environment that focuses on early literacy, mathematics, and character development to ensure that young students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its focus on core academics, the academy is known for its strong community orientation and commitment to accessibility. By eliminating the financial barrier of tuition, the school aims to level the playing field for local families, providing an elite private-school experience to children regardless of their socioeconomic background. With its dedicated focus on the "formative years," THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY serves as a cornerstone of early childhood education in Bee County, fostering both intellectual growth and a lifelong love of learning in its students.
For more information, contact THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY at (361) 358-7111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BEEVILLE, TX 78102
(361) 358-7111
THE JOE BARNHART ACADEMY is a public school in BEEVILLE, TX with about 78 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- BEEVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 78
- Teachers:
- 8.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 78 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.4%
- White
- 28.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Female
- 57.7%
- Male
- 42.3%
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.