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#3757 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 44% in state
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
Middle School · Edcouch-elsa ISD · Edcouch, TX
An Edcouch-elsa ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 127, Edcouch, TX 78538
- Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edcouch), 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
$38,904
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Elsa College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–11 | 1.6 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| La Villa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Edcouch-elsa ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is listed in EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is a public middle school in Edcouch, TX, part of Edcouch-elsa ISD, serving approximately 290 students in grades 6th-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,757 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
What grades does David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy serve?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy rank in TX?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy ranks #3,757 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy a charter school?
No, David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy?
93.4% of students at David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy 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
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (956) 262-6000
- Area population (ZIP 78538)
- 10,740
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 78538; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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