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Barton Elementary School vs. Gilbert F M Elementary School

Should you attend Barton Elementary School or Gilbert F M Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Barton Elementary School
2931 Conflans Rd
Irving, TX 75061
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Gilbert F M Elementary School
1501 E Pioneer Dr
Irving, TX 75061
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Barton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Gilbert F M Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barton Elementary 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert F M Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
865 students
727 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gilbert F M Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gilbert F M Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gilbert F M Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irving Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert F M Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Irving Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7692 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#4907 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gilbert F M Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
41%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irving Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gilbert F M Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Irving Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
41%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irving Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gilbert F M Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Irving Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Irving Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gilbert F M Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Irving Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gilbert F M Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
73
73
Kindergarten Students
142
112
Grade 1 Students
131
125
Grade 2 Students
149
113
Grade 3 Students
144
119
Grade 4 Students
106
98
Grade 5 Students
120
87

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gilbert F M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
90%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gilbert F M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gilbert F M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gilbert F M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gilbert F M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Irving Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.19
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irving Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gilbert F M Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Irving Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irving Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gilbert F M Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Irving Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irving Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gilbert F M Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Irving Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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