Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School's student population of 716 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#2724 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
55%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School is ranked #2724 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Fasken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School?
716 students attend Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School?
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School part of?
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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