Serving 364 students in grades 6, David Ybarra Middle School 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 72% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)72%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend David Ybarra Middle School?
364 students attend David Ybarra Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of David Ybarra Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Ybarra Middle School?
David Ybarra Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does David Ybarra Middle School offer ?
David Ybarra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is David Ybarra Middle School part of?
David Ybarra Middle School is part of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District.
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