R C Barton Middle School

Been a very tricky 2 years for us in regard to bullying. I guess that is par for this age group, but its a bit excessive. Next year, there will be a new middle school and so many children will be going there instead, hopefully, lessening the congestion at the school. My son has witnessed several drug deals in the hallways at any given time of the day as well.

We moved to the community this year and my daughter is thriving at Barton Middle. We are so thankful for the wonderful 8th grade teachers and the awesome principal--Teri Eubank. Buda is a wonderful place and people are really nice.

Barton is an exceptional middle school with a very positive and engaged principal. The teachers my daughter has had were without exception enthusiastic about their subject and seemed to particularly enjoy and appreciate this age group (a MUST in a middle school teacher) There are a number of opportunities for involvement, including a robust band program, numerous sports, theater program that puts on musicals and competes in UIL, as well as fun clubs. Getting a middle schooler involved is the best way to keep them happy and busy. My daughter loves school, which I thought was impossible in middle school. Who knew!?

Barton is an academically wonderful school. The administrators and teachers truly care. They do their best to insure kids are learning what they need to know academically and learning what they need to know in order to make good decisions. Barton has a lot locals who talk down about the school but it truly is the hidden gem in Hays CISD. You can't ask for a better principal. The AP's are wonderful even if you don't agree with them :) and the teachers care - really care.