R C BARTON MIDDLE

www.hayscisd.net

816 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

R.C. Barton Middle School, located in Buda, Texas, is part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a rapidly growing region of the Texas Hill Country, reflecting the district’s commitment to managing expansion while maintaining a focused academic environment. As a middle school within a larger district, it serves as a transitional bridge for students moving from elementary education to high school, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state educational standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Barton Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student development. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, fine arts, and student organizations, which are intended to foster social growth and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and student engagement, the school aims to create a supportive environment that prepares adolescents for the challenges of their future academic careers in the Hays CISD system.

816

Total Students

53.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R C BARTON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	422
Black	33
Asian	13
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
422 (51.7 %)
White
311 (38.1 %)
Two or More
36 (4.4 %)
Black
33 (4.0 %)
Asian
13 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HAYS CISD
Phone:	(512)268-1472
Website:	http://www.hayscisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 6 262

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 282