Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

G W Harby J H

Q: Is G W Harby J H a good school?

G W Harby J H ranks 1308 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1308^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 44% of Texas middle schools

Summary

G W Harby J H is a middle school in Alvin, TX, serving 781 students in grades 6-8 within the Alvin Independent School District (Isd).

This school presents a story of stark contrasts. On one hand, it has shown a clear upward trend, reaching its highest-ever state ranking at the 44th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, a significant improvement from its history as a low-performing school. However, it remains the lowest-ranked middle school in its district, trailing behind nearby schools like Fairview J H (a 4-star school just over a mile away) and the high-performing Friendswood J H (a 5-star school). The most dramatic difference is in math: while Harby achieves a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam for advanced students, its standard 6th-grade math proficiency is alarmingly low at just 5.56%. This creates a "tale of two math programs," where top-tier students thrive but the majority struggle significantly. The school also serves a high-poverty population (66.58% free/reduced lunch) and spends more per student ($9,434) than some higher-performing district peers, suggesting the challenge lies in instructional effectiveness rather than funding.

Despite these overall struggles, Harby J H has notable strengths. It has consistently ranked in the 71st to 80th percentile for African American students over the past three years, earning a 4-star rating for this group. Additionally, it showed strong recent performance for Special Education students, ranking in the 74th and 77th percentiles in prior years, though this dipped to the 36th percentile in the most recent data. These bright spots indicate that effective strategies exist within the school, but they are not yet applied consistently across all student groups or subjects. For parents, this school offers a mixed picture: a rising trajectory and pockets of excellence, but significant gaps in foundational math instruction that require close attention.

781

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,901

Per pupil spending ?

66.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1910 Rosharon Rd
Alvin, TX 77511

(281) 585-6626

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend G W Harby J H usually attend:

High:

Alvin High School

Feeder schools for G W Harby J H:

Elementary:	Bill Hasse Elementary
	Hood-Case Elementary
	Mark Twain Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.6%

White:

25.6%

African American:

3.7%

See top rated Texas middle schools

Compare G W Harby J H to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 52nd percentile in 2023 → 44th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 52nd-percentile peak (2023) to 44th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg55%

Texas avg47%

1,308^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 9Middle Schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

231^st of 951Alvin 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.4	1308 of 2335	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.6	1208 of 2344	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.5	1297 of 2372	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	1129 of 2330	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.3	1180 of 2254	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.5	1205 of 2252	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.4	1723 of 2193	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	1416 of 2080	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.2	1453 of 2027	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.6	1453 of 1987	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	39.5	1353 of 2043	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.5	1395 of 1987	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.6	1301 of 1973	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	36.7	1360 of 1951	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.0	1108 of 1895	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.5	1225 of 1803	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.7	929 of 1763	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	62.9	638 of 1718	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.1	608 of 1684	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.2	532 of 1585	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.8	309 of 1582	80.5%	★★★★☆
2004	71.1	350 of 1573	77.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	378 of 1295	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	67.1	225 of 997	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	259 of 1280	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	60.5	386 of 1273	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.4	476 of 1251	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.6	697 of 1213	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.7	1095 of 1193	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	870 of 1167	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	38.6	444 of 616	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	49.8	886 of 2182	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.0	592 of 2118	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	33.0	1476 of 2058	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.8	1385 of 2008	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.4	972 of 1390	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.8	883 of 1428	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.1	877 of 1770	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.6	956 of 1720	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	717 of 1643	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.6	342 of 1592	78.5%	★★★★☆
2019	38.2	876 of 1445	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.9	829 of 1376	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.0	1235 of 2240	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	50.3	827 of 1825	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.1	1195 of 2242	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.5	1397 of 2241	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.7	1128 of 2221	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	1227 of 2151	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.7	1682 of 2047	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.9	1406 of 2008	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	473 of 1497	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.2	627 of 1230	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.9	645 of 1481	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.7	686 of 1488	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.3	681 of 1501	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.3	1144 of 1446	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.1	917 of 1430	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.9	1255 of 2141	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.2	950 of 1731	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	1140 of 2119	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	1072 of 2116	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.5	1189 of 2077	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.2	985 of 2043	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.0	1473 of 1935	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.5	1434 of 1895	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.3	1358 of 2253	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.3	909 of 1820	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.2	1178 of 2235	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.8	972 of 2251	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.1	1080 of 2220	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.4	918 of 2172	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	28.3	1680 of 2073	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.7	1576 of 2039	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.6	1328 of 2253	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.2	1052 of 1818	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.1	1199 of 2246	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.6	940 of 2245	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.8	1216 of 2228	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.0	1095 of 2168	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.1	1588 of 2069	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.2	1438 of 2030	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.9	515 of 806	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.1	272 of 676	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.6	602 of 818	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	52.7	350 of 817	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.6	229 of 813	71.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.4	1249 of 1956	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	61.1	404 of 1568	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	431 of 1891	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	44.7	839 of 1815	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	658 of 1757	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.4	871 of 1712	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.7	1264 of 1626	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.8	1246 of 1597	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	1053 of 1731	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.7	674 of 1439	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	1017 of 1733	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	1035 of 1749	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.0	943 of 1723	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.0	1141 of 1700	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.3	1531 of 1684	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	38.0	1085 of 1673	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

African American (2026)71st percentile+27 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)68th percentile+24 vs school

At Risk (2022)59th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)45th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)41st percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)40th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)39th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)36th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)36th percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)30th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2023)28th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading53%~ state avg

Mathematics29%-11 vs state

Social Studies22%-9 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate G W Harby J H and help other families decide.

Rate G W Harby J H

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near G W Harby J H

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
G W Harby J H	Public	6-8	1910 Rosharon Rd	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-6626	781	44	17.8	66.6%	200 (25.6%)	29 (3.7%)	520 (66.6%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.3%)	42.4	1308^th of 2335 public middle schools	44.0%		45.6	1208^th of 2344 public middle schools	48.5%	100	100.0				46.8	53.2	59.7		5.6	16.3	49.4	22.4	$8,901
Fairview J H	Public	6-8	2600 Cr 190	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 245-3100	644	48	13.5	68.0%	259 (40.2%)	16 (2.5%)	346 (53.7%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	64.7	629^th of 2335 public middle schools	73.1%		67.6	583^rd of 2344 public middle schools	75.1%	46	92.7				62.9	62.2	67.8		29.0	48.8	57.6	20.6	$9,561
Iowa Colony J H	Public	6-8	3704 County Rd 64	Iowa Colony	77583	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(713) 814-7500	699	44	15.7	58.4%	80 (11.4%)	279 (39.9%)	264 (37.8%)	46 (6.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	62.6	693^rd of 2335 public middle schools	70.3%		51	1048^th of 2344 public middle schools	55.3%	355	81.7				60.9	59.8	63.1		15.3	45.7	63.8	24.4	$00
Alvin J H	Public	6-8	2300 W S St	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 245-2680	716	49	14.7	69.3%	273 (38.1%)	30 (4.2%)	393 (54.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	51.3	1003^rd of 2335 public middle schools	57.0%		55.8	898^th of 2344 public middle schools	61.7%	105	80.0				45.9	55.6	55.7		4.0	36.2	57.1	31.4	$9,620
Friendswood J H	Public	6-8	1000 Manison Pkwy	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 996-6200	1,530	85	17.9		981 (64.1%)	19 (1.2%)	340 (22.2%)	109 (7.1%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	75 (4.9%)	91.5	123^rd of 2335 public middle schools	94.7%		92.2	112^th of 2344 public middle schools	95.2%	11	96.5				75.3	83.6	80.5		63.4	68.3	78.4	48.4	$7,443
Pearland J H South	Public	7-8	4719 Bailey Rd	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 727-1500	764	50	15.3	53.1%	181 (23.7%)	130 (17.0%)	388 (50.8%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	69.4	526^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.5%		68.9	562^nd of 2344 public middle schools	76.0%	36	99.0					65.9	66.9			31.3	62.1	32.6	$8,332
Manvel J H	Public	6-8	7302 McCoy Rd	Manvel	77578	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 331-1130	705	49	14.2	43.3%	118 (16.7%)	287 (40.7%)	204 (28.9%)	68 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	68.7	535^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.1%		66.2	621^st of 2344 public middle schools	73.5%	86	98.8				67.4	62.7	62.9		8.7	40.3	62.1	39.3	$9,312
Iltexas Pearland Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2468 E Broadway St	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 479-9078	197	15	12.7	65.5%	7 (3.6%)	85 (43.1%)	88 (44.7%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	19.1	2070^th of 2335 public middle schools	11.3%		26.1	1859^th of 2344 public middle schools	20.7%	211	36.4		82.6		35.7	37.4	32.4		29.8		10.8	15.3	$00
Alexander Middle	Public	5-6	3001 Old Alvin Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 736-6700	765	45	16.8	30.7%	318 (41.6%)	80 (10.5%)	301 (39.3%)	32 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)				70.4	77.9			71.2	74.8				$7,253
Brookside Intermediate	Public, Magnet	6-8	3535 E Fm 528	Friendswood	77546	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-3600	805	58	13.9	42.1%	263 (32.7%)	102 (12.7%)	319 (39.6%)	79 (9.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.0%)	64.4	641^st of 2335 public middle schools	72.5%		63	712^th of 2344 public middle schools	69.6%	71	97.1	100.0			64.6	58.4	68.4		41.6	40.9	30.4	38.6	$9,046

Frequently Asked Questions about G W Harby J H

How many students attend G W Harby J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 781 students attended G W Harby J H.

What high school do graduates of G W Harby J H attend?

Students who attend G W Harby J H usually go on to attend Alvin High School

Is G W Harby J H a good school?

G W Harby J H ranks 1308^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is G W Harby J H in?

Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of G W Harby J H?

Students at G W Harby J H are 67% Hispanic, 26% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Rate G W Harby J H!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Alvin, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for G W Harby J H!

Latest Texas data All new data »

2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.