Very Good
#3119 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 37% in state
Barbara Yarbrough EL
Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 RIVERFRONT DR, Midland, TX 79706
- Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barbara Yarbrough EL score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Barbara Yarbrough EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,988
Median home value
$280,500
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Scharbauer ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Henderson ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Barbara Fasken ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | Not available | 964 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Midland ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #7 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barbara Yarbrough EL is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbara Yarbrough EL
Barbara Yarbrough EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 716 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,119 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbara Yarbrough EL
What grades does Barbara Yarbrough EL serve?
Barbara Yarbrough EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Barbara Yarbrough EL?
Barbara Yarbrough EL has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Yarbrough EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Yarbrough EL is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbara Yarbrough EL rank in TX?
Barbara Yarbrough EL ranks #3,119 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Barbara Yarbrough EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbara Yarbrough EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barbara Yarbrough EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara Yarbrough EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Barbara Yarbrough EL a charter school?
No, Barbara Yarbrough EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbara Yarbrough EL a Title I school?
No, Barbara Yarbrough EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbara Yarbrough EL?
46.9% of students at Barbara Yarbrough EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (432) 240-8500
- Area population (ZIP 79706)
- 32,605
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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