G W Harby Junior High School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 781
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 409:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
8 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
Test Scores
4/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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If you are Asian or any Pacific Islanders do not come to this school because they are racist toward us. The school itself in whole is racist and the students as well. Don't come here. Most Alvin Independent School District schools are hostile toward Asian students.Please consider another school dist
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Posted by a parent on 5/4/2026
When I was in harby junior high the young kids would swear and say inappropriate words and slow down the class and the teachers would do as little as possible to punish them and when I accidentally said a barely a swear word and I was punished more than the other kids who said a lot more bad things
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Posted by a student on 5/6/2024
Teachers are very personable and on spot with the students. The years my son has attended, I have never been disappointed.
Posted by a community member on 4/5/2017
When my son started their in 6th grade he was bullied continuously and the counselor minimized it said "that it's not considered bullying unless it's repetitive" So the kids who beat him up got a way with it since it only happened once. Now my son doesn't tell anyone when kids push him around becaus
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Posted by a parent on 11/29/2016
My eldest child attends Harby. My child is in the Pre-AP program and is doing very well. He is challenged by the curriculum, and his teachers are attentive to his needs and to my concerns. The current principal is an exceptional leader and role model for the students. She obviously cares a great dea
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Posted by a parent on 6/24/2013

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Alvin schools - G W Harby Junior High School is located at 1500 Heights Road, Alvin TX 77511. G W Harby Junior High School is in the Alvin Independent School District. G W Harby Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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