Serving 282 students in grades 6, David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy's student population of 282 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is 0.00, 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
#7970 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy's ranking?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is ranked #7970 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy?
282 students attend David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy offer ?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy part of?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is part of Edcouch-Elsa ISD School District.
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