Barksdale Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(469) 752-0100
Barksdale Elementary School serves 659 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Barksdale Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Barksdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Barksdale Elementary School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 659 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barksdale Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Barksdale Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #364 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 31% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 39% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plano Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barksdale Elementary School is Hebron High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Trivium Academy (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Carrollton Hebron High School Math: 65% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 3,583 students10
1.0 miles
4207 Plano Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5183 1 9-12 3,583 - Carrollton Trivium Academy Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-7 | 522 students10
1.4 miles
2205 E Hebron Pkwy
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 854-9007 1.4 K-7 522 - Plano Brinker Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 656 students10
1.7 miles
3800 John Clark Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-0500 1.7 K-5 656 - Carrollton Arbor Creek Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 910 students10
1.8 miles
2109 Arbor Creek Dr
Carrollton, TX 75010
(469) 713-5971 1.8 6-8 910 - Plano Plano West Senior High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 11-12 | 2,765 students10
1.8 miles
5601 W Parker Rd
Plano, TX 75093
(469) 752-9600 1.8 11-12 2,765
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