Barbers Hill Intermediate North

Barbers Hill Intermediate North in Mont Belvieu, TX, serves 924 students in grades 4 through 6 and is part of the high-performing Barbers Hill Independent School District (Isd), where only about 27% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a relatively affluent community. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently surpassing state averages by 20 to 40 percentage points across all subjects and grades. For example, in 6th grade reading, Barbers Hill Intermediate North achieved a 79% proficiency rate, while nearby schools like Baytown J H and Anahuac Middle scored between 32% and 38%. Similarly, in 6th grade math, the school’s 69% proficiency rate far exceeded the 20-25% rates at those same schools. The school also benefits from a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1, which is lower than many neighboring schools, suggesting more individualized attention for students.

An interesting finding is the comparison with its sister school, Barbers Hill Intermediate South, which shares the same address and grade levels. While both are high-performing, Barbers Hill Intermediate North consistently outperforms its counterpart, such as in 4th grade reading where it scored 80% versus 69%. However, there is a notable dip in 6th grade math, where the school’s proficiency rate of 69% fell slightly below the district average of 71%, indicating a potential area for improvement. This minor weakness is offset by the strong foundation it provides for students moving to Barbers Hill Middle North and Barbers Hill Middle South, which rank in the top 5-9% of Texas middle schools and have 100% of students passing Algebra I End-of-Course exams.

The data also highlights a stark contrast between the Barbers Hill Independent School District (Isd) and the nearby Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, where schools like Highlands J H and Horace Mann J H serve much higher percentages of students from low-income families (over 80%) and have significantly lower proficiency rates. This underscores the strong academic environment at Barbers Hill Intermediate North, which consistently delivers well-rounded success across reading, math, and science, making it a top choice for families in the area.