Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School serves 506 students in grades 4-5.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
28%
32%
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White
50%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School often compared to?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogletree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
506 students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School part of?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is part of Auburn City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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