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Barnett J H

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Barnett J H ranks 1519 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

1519^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 35% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Barnett J H is a middle school in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) serving 579 students in grades 7 and 8, located in a community where over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school is a study in contrasts: it achieves world-class results in advanced coursework while many students struggle with foundational subjects. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, Barnett posted a stunning 100% proficiency rate in Biology and 96.67% in Algebra I End-of-Course exams, far exceeding the state averages of 70.51% and 54.03%, respectively. However, only 10.13% of 7th graders were proficient in standard math, well below the state average of 29.41%. This creates a "pipeline" effect where a select group of students excels dramatically, but the majority face significant challenges.

Barnett stands out for its exceptional support of English Language Learners, ranking in the 77th percentile statewide with a 4-star rating. Yet, the school has experienced a troubling collapse in its Special Education program, dropping from the 86th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 9th percentile in 2025-2026—a change that warrants immediate attention from parents. Compared to nearby schools, Barnett's advanced course performance rivals top-tier institutions like Danny Jones Middle in Mansfield Independent School District (Isd), which also scores high in Algebra I (94.64%). However, Danny Jones dramatically outperforms Barnett in standard subjects, such as 53.65% proficiency in 7th-grade math versus Barnett's 10.13%. Meanwhile, Ousley J H, just 1.58 miles away, is a higher-performing school overall (65th percentile) but matches Barnett in advanced Algebra I.

Barnett's overall ranking has been volatile, peaking at the 63rd percentile in 2016-2017 before dropping to the 22nd percentile in 2022-2023 and recovering to the 35th percentile in 2025-2026. This instability, combined with the dramatic swings in subgroup performance, suggests a school in transition. While Barnett's per-student spending of $10,724 is moderate, it achieves remarkable results in advanced courses, indicating effective resource allocation for its top programs. For parents, the key takeaway is that Barnett offers an exceptional environment for students ready for advanced coursework and strong support for English Language Learners, but families should carefully investigate the school's ability to support students in standard 7th-grade math and its recent decline in Special Education services.

579

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,885

Per pupil spending ?

80.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2101 Sublett Rd
Arlington, TX 76018-6246

(682) 867-5000

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Barnett J H usually attend:

High:

Bowie High School

Feeder schools for Barnett J H:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary
	Farrell Elementary
	Starrett Elementary
	West Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.8%

African American:

37.5%

Asian:

12.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2023 → 35th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 35th (2026) from a 22nd-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (40% vs 51% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Social Studies scores 15 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg41%

Texas avg51%

1,519^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 10Middle Schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

668^th of 951Arlington Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	1519 of 2335	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.6	1642 of 2344	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.7	1719 of 2372	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.0	1815 of 2330	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.8	1258 of 2254	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.0	1380 of 2252	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	1151 of 2193	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.7	918 of 2080	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.7	754 of 2027	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.4	958 of 1987	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.9	1151 of 2043	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.7	1041 of 1987	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.9	942 of 1973	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.1	1118 of 1951	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.3	1066 of 1895	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.1	1300 of 1803	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	53.2	942 of 1763	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.8	975 of 1718	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.1	810 of 1684	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.9	489 of 1585	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	63.6	554 of 1582	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.0	405 of 1573	74.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	833 of 1295	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.1	646 of 997	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	804 of 1280	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.5	967 of 1273	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.8	717 of 1251	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.2	577 of 1213	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.6	597 of 1193	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.6	514 of 1167	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	375 of 642	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.9	311 of 505	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.4	466 of 617	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.1	371 of 616	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.3	355 of 606	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.5	381 of 589	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.0	357 of 594	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.6	294 of 587	49.9%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	49.9	883 of 2182	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.7	1227 of 2118	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.6	1412 of 2058	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	1022 of 2008	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	323 of 1390	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	67.3	294 of 1428	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	59.0	533 of 1770	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.3	283 of 1720	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	154 of 1643	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	63.7	322 of 1592	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.7	304 of 1445	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	56.3	374 of 1376	72.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.8	1410 of 2240	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.2	1240 of 1825	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	1568 of 2242	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.2	1788 of 2241	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.4	1308 of 2221	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.1	1286 of 2151	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.3	1115 of 2047	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.0	844 of 2008	58.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.8	1126 of 1497	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.7	1056 of 1230	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.9	1123 of 1481	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.8	880 of 1488	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.9	1140 of 1501	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.8	759 of 1446	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.9	463 of 1430	67.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.1	1551 of 2141	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.3	1361 of 1731	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.1	1700 of 2119	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	1843 of 2116	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.8	1239 of 2077	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.3	1439 of 2043	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.4	1176 of 1935	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.3	1025 of 1895	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.1	1259 of 2253	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.9	1118 of 1820	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	1323 of 2235	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.6	1663 of 2251	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	46.4	1106 of 2220	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.8	1209 of 2172	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.3	890 of 2073	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.9	644 of 2039	68.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	1539 of 2253	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.5	1325 of 1818	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.2	1636 of 2246	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.5	1770 of 2245	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.5	1257 of 2228	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.0	1423 of 2168	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	1130 of 2069	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	991 of 2030	51.2%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	23.5	683 of 806	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.5	593 of 676	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.9	698 of 818	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.0	712 of 817	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.8	740 of 813	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	32.1	541 of 753	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.2	439 of 720	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	24.0	1775 of 1956	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	62.8	370 of 1568	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	71.2	269 of 1891	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	38.0	1078 of 1815	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.3	1238 of 1757	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.0	820 of 1712	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.4	956 of 1626	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.6	1463 of 1597	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	953 of 1731	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.7	855 of 1439	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	1083 of 1733	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.2	1345 of 1749	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.6	1338 of 1723	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.6	1529 of 1700	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.3	1138 of 1684	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.4	887 of 1673	47.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)77th percentile+42 vs school

At Risk (2022)60th percentile+15 vs school

White (2026)45th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)44th percentile+9 vs school

Asian (2026)42nd percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)37th percentile~ school

African American (2026)36th percentile~ school

Male (2026)32nd percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)28th percentile-7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)25th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)15th percentile-20 vs school

Special Education (2026)9th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology100%+29 vs state

Algebra I97%+43 vs state

Reading53%-4 vs state

Mathematics28%-12 vs state

Social Studies17%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 3, 2021

This school does a horrendous job at controlling their students. The amount of bullying that happens on a daily basis is disgusting and the lack of response from administration is worse. The teachers are good, but they can only be good for so long before they burn out. The administration needs to step up. It is embarrassing what they turn a blind eye too. It's also hard to get through to the office staff to report an absent student. They are rude on the phone and short with parents.
I regret sending my children to this school.
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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Barnett J H	Public	7-8	2101 Sublett Rd	Arlington	76018	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5000	579	47	12.3	80.3%	32 (5.5%)	217 (37.5%)	236 (40.8%)	74 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	36.2	1519^th of 2335 public middle schools	34.9%		32.6	1642^nd of 2344 public middle schools	29.9%	123	96.7	100.0				58.3	47.9			10.1	38.1	17.0	$12,885
Ousley J H	Public	7-8	950 S E Pkwy	Arlington	76018	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5700	782	58	13.4	79.7%	88 (11.3%)	269 (34.4%)	323 (41.3%)	71 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.7%)	57.9	821^st of 2335 public middle schools	64.8%		54.3	941^st of 2344 public middle schools	59.9%	120	93.6					55.5	63.9			17.5	68.3	24.9	$10,253
James Coble Middle	Public	7-8	1200 Ballweg Rd	Arlington	76002	Tarrant County	Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 314-4900	750	52	14.5	63.2%	72 (9.6%)	346 (46.1%)	195 (26.0%)	99 (13.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.7%)	56.6	853^rd of 2335 public middle schools	63.5%		57.4	860^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.3%	7	97.1					54.6	63.0			41.6	29.6	34.3	$9,152
Della Icenhower Intermediate	Public	5-6	8100 Webb Ferrell Rd	Arlington	76002	Tarrant County	Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 299-2700	619	48	12.7	66.6%	60 (9.7%)	305 (49.3%)	140 (22.6%)	81 (13.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)								(n/a)				59.6	58.2			32.7	35.2				$8,947
Harry S Truman Middle	Public	6-8	1501 Coffeyville Trl	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 641-7676	428	37	11.5	75.5%	34 (7.9%)	113 (26.4%)	208 (48.6%)	43 (10.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	30.7	1697^th of 2335 public middle schools	27.3%		37.4	1476^th of 2344 public middle schools	37.0%	221	69.1		100.0		41.2	49.6	47.3		26.3	4.8	40.1	15.4	$11,470
Iltexas Grand Prairie Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	3501 Great Southwest Pkwy	Grand Prairie	75052	Tarrant County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 348-7960	465	25	18.3	77.8%	20 (4.3%)	132 (28.4%)	278 (59.8%)	22 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	58.6	800^th of 2335 public middle schools	65.7%		31.4	1686^th of 2344 public middle schools	28.1%	886	89.7		100.0		56.9	54.7	42.2		40.0	49.6	47.3	34.9	$7,283
Workman J H	Public	7-8	701 E Arbrook Blvd	Arlington	76014	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-1200	1,162	83	14.0	89.3%	48 (4.1%)	256 (22.0%)	773 (66.5%)	56 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.8%)	25.1	1889^th of 2335 public middle schools	19.1%		23.2	1936^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.4%	47	84.0					34.8	33.3			19.8	36.0	20.0	$9,204
Ronald W Reagan Middle	Public	6-8	4616 E Bardin Rd	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 522-7300	885	56	15.7	56.3%	96 (10.8%)	262 (29.6%)	433 (48.9%)	56 (6.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	43.9	1245^th of 2335 public middle schools	46.7%		47.6	1149^th of 2344 public middle schools	51.0%	96	86.6		98.5		41.3	63.7	42.5		23.1	18.5	53.9	26.5	$7,541
Danny Jones Middle	Public	7-8	4500 E Broad St	Mansfield	76063	Tarrant County	Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 314-4600	812	51	15.9	32.8%	133 (16.4%)	378 (46.6%)	142 (17.5%)	116 (14.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.2%)	84.2	237^th of 2335 public middle schools	89.9%		82.6	278^th of 2344 public middle schools	88.1%	41	94.6					73.0	72.8			53.7	50.6	56.6	$8,677
Andrew Jackson Middle	Public	6-8	3504 Corn Valley Rd	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 264-2704	787	53	14.7	81.1%	48 (6.1%)	159 (20.2%)	549 (69.8%)	14 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.9%)	27.3	1812^th of 2335 public middle schools	22.4%		27.5	1821^st of 2344 public middle schools	22.3%	9	86.1		100.0		37.1	47.6	40.7		21.7	7.2	32.7	23.6	$7,595

Frequently Asked Questions about Barnett J H

Is Barnett J H a good school?

Barnett J H ranks 1519^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Barnett J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 579 students attended Barnett J H.

What is the racial makeup of Barnett J H?

Students at Barnett J H are 41% Hispanic, 37% African American, 13% Asian, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Barnett J H attend?

Students who attend Barnett J H usually go on to attend Bowie High School

What district is Barnett J H in?

Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

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