Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
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Top 10%
Serving 518 students in grades 4-5, Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • 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 518 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
518 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#83 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
30%
32%
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White
49%
52%
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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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0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 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 #83 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, Pick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
518 students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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Date
Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 518 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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