Serving 404 students in grades 3-5, 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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 0.62, which is less 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
#83 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
29%
32%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
404 students attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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