Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Barry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Barry Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barry Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5548 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barry Elementary School's ranking?
Barry Elementary School is ranked #5548 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Barry Elementary School often compared to?
Barry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Riverbend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Barry Elementary School?
601 students attend Barry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Barry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Elementary School?
Barry Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Barry Elementary School offer ?
Barry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Barry Elementary School part of?
Barry Elementary School is part of Yuba City Unified School District.
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