Serving 909 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barbara Fasken Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 909 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbara Fasken Elementary serves the northwest part of Midland, TX, covering an area of approximately 70.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Fasken Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Barbara Fasken Elementary School's student population of 909 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
909 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Barbara Fasken Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Fasken Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2322 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
27%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Fasken Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Fasken Elementary School is ranked #2322 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbara Fasken Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Fasken Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greathouse Elementary School, Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbara Fasken Elementary School?
909 students attend Barbara Fasken Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Barbara Fasken Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Fasken Elementary School?
Barbara Fasken Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Fasken Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Fasken Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Barbara Fasken Elementary School part of?
Barbara Fasken Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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