Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

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Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, Alabama, serving 518 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Auburn City School District, which is ranked 13th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with a statewide ranking between 32nd and 66th out of over 680 schools in recent years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent academic performance. Its diverse student population includes 49.23% White, 29.73% African American, 10.23% Asian, and 5.41% Hispanic students, which is higher than nearby schools in the Auburn City district. The school also excels in supporting English Language Learners and special education students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups.

Compared to other schools in the area, Wrights Mill Road Elementary and Pick Elementary, Margaret Yarbrough Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. For example, the school's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 81.06% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 63.07% and the Auburn City district average of 84.53%. This exceptional performance has been maintained over the years, making Margaret Yarbrough Elementary an outstanding choice for families in the Auburn area.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1555 N Donahue Dr
       Auburn, AL  36830-2600


(334) 887-1970

District: Auburn City

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,792 Help


Students who attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drake Middle School
High:    Auburn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.2%
African American:
29.7%
Asian:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Compare Details Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.2%), African American (29.7%), Asian (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 18.5. 4 elementary schools in the Auburn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is $9,792, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Auburn City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School 48th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Auburn City:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn City 13th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.55 125th 623 79.9%
2005 63.71 218th 688 68.3%
2006 77.22 107th 689 84.5%
2007 77.03 120th 698 82.8%
2008 75.80 119th 698 83.0%
2009 76.20 109th 696 84.3%
2010 69.25 189th 704 73.2%
2011 78.91 81st 709 88.6%
2012 72.58 152nd 696 78.2%
2013 69.13 192nd 696 72.4%
2014 90.39 49th 695 92.9%
2015 92.02 47th 691 93.2%
2016 93.90 36th 691 94.8%
2017 94.66 35th 688 94.9%
2018 94.23 31st 680 95.4%
2019 87.48 66th 681 90.3%
2021 95.07 32nd 692 95.4%
2022 92.44 47th 687 93.2%
2023 91.19 53rd 680 92.2%
2024 90.32 48th 684 93.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.21 3rd 54 94.4%
2022 75.18 17th 64 73.4%
2023 73.06 19th 70 72.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.28 4th 100 96.0%
2022 97.21 3rd 110 97.3%
2023 98.02 2nd 123 98.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.04 17th 280 93.9%
2018 80.77 32nd 344 90.7%
2019 62.37 105th 392 73.2%
2021 55.73 130th 398 67.3%
2022 68.68 68th 345 80.3%
2023 75.47 45th 373 87.9%
2024 80.68 45th 395 88.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.80 120th 567 78.8%
2018 68.43 172nd 651 73.6%
2019 45.43 371st 649 42.8%
2021 73.71 114th 653 82.5%
2022 73.51 125th 651 80.8%
2023 58.90 244th 623 60.8%
2024 69.05 176th 670 73.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 92.56 33rd 639 94.8%
2018 93.13 29th 640 95.5%
2019 84.21 72nd 646 88.9%
2021 95.92 17th 656 97.4%
2022 90.61 45th 656 93.1%
2023 89.53 52nd 645 91.9%
2024 90.21 44th 650 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.34 28th 639 95.6%
2018 94.21 26th 650 96.0%
2019 87.91 58th 650 91.1%
2021 91.90 50th 669 92.5%
2022 91.80 41st 669 93.9%
2023 89.89 46th 649 92.9%
2024 85.65 70th 655 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.49 5th 19 73.7%
2018 56.00 9th 18 50.0%
2019 64.33 7th 21 66.7%
2021 64.72 5th 16 68.8%
2022 71.35 5th 17 70.6%
2023 66.08 8th 19 57.9%
2024 48.06 10th 19 47.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.02 35th 336 89.6%
2018 80.40 52nd 423 87.7%
2019 59.55 133rd 426 68.8%
2021 82.61 38th 426 91.1%
2022 75.48 60th 426 85.9%
2023 78.36 47th 427 89.0%
2024 75.07 64th 420 84.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.46 19th 164 88.4%
2022 89.82 11th 175 93.7%
2023 91.95 12th 184 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.24 11th 369 97.0%
2018 95.67 16th 508 96.9%
2019 94.28 14th 529 97.4%
2021 97.06 9th 539 98.3%
2022 96.21 12th 540 97.8%
2023 95.05 15th 528 97.2%
2024 95.49 11th 535 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 197 152 31 3 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 213 153 29 2 0 n/a n/a 1 398
2001 207 169 29 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 186 141 38 9 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 186 141 38 9 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 177 127 24 12 4 n/a n/a 3 347
2005 217 137 29 12 3 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 228 139 38 13 5 n/a n/a 5 428
2007 262 162 33 10 3 n/a n/a 6 476
2008 291 179 47 14 3 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 212 129 40 11 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2010 250 140 53 15 0 n/a n/a 2 460
2011 283 149 63 13 1 1 1 0 511
2012 294 160 73 19 0 0 2 0 548
2013 284 155 72 16 1 0 3 0 531
2014 250 133 33 12 1 0 6 0 435
2015 267 143 35 13 0 0 9 0 467
2016 293 154 41 10 0 1 9 0 508
2017 319 162 50 16 0 1 2 0 550
2018 341 156 52 15 1 1 7 0 573
2019 244 146 35 15 1 0 9 0 450
2020 240 143 35 16 1 0 23 0 458
2021 249 135 52 24 0 0 24 0 484
2022 252 143 55 28 0 1 27 0 506
2023 255 154 53 28 0 1 27 0 518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 383 28.0 13.7 45.7
2000 398 28.0 14.2 40.6
2001 407 28.0 14.5 39.1
2002 375 26.0 14.4 41.9
2003 375 26.0 14.4 41.9
2004 347 25.5 13.6 38.4
2005 398 29.0 13.7 36.4
2006 428 34.0 12.4 34.3
2007 476 33.0 14.4 31.5
2008 534 37.0 14.4 31.8
2009 392 26.2 14.8 31.4
2010 460 25.0 18.4 34.7
2011 511 31.5 16.2 31.7
2012 548 30.0 18.2 33.4
2013 531 30.0 17.7 34.1
2014 435 24.0 18.1 28.3
2015 467 23.0 20.3 29.8
2016 508 25.0 20.3 31.5
2017 550 26.0 21.1 27.8
2018 573 28.0 20.4 24.4
2019 450 21.0 21.4 30.7
2020 458 22.0 20.8 26.4
2021 484 22.0 22.0 23.3
2022 506 21.0 24.0 24.9
2023 518 28.0 18.5 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 383 28.0 13.7 45.7
2000 398 28.0 14.2 40.6
2001 407 28.0 14.5 39.1
2002 375 26.0 14.4 41.9
2003 375 26.0 14.4 41.9
2004 347 25.5 13.6 38.4
2005 398 29.0 13.7 36.4
2006 428 34.0 12.4 34.3
2007 476 33.0 14.4 31.5
2008 534 37.0 14.4 31.8
2009 392 26.2 14.8 31.4
2010 460 25.0 18.4 34.7
2011 511 31.5 16.2 31.7
2012 548 30.0 18.2 33.4
2013 531 30.0 17.7 34.1
2014 435 24.0 18.1 28.3
2015 467 23.0 20.3 29.8
2016 508 25.0 20.3 31.5
2017 550 26.0 21.1 27.8
2018 573 28.0 20.4 24.4
2019 450 21.0 21.4 30.7
2020 458 22.0 20.8 26.4
2021 484 22.0 22.0 23.3
2022 506 21.0 24.0 24.9
2023 518 28.0 18.5 33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,314 (13.4%) $8,462 (86.4%) $9,792

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 680 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School)66.160.7
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Auburn City)68.363.8
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School)77.568.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Auburn City)74.270.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450518
 15.1%
African American146154
 5.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3553
 51.4%
Hispanic1528
 86.7%
Pacific Islander01
White244255
 4.5%
Two or More Races927
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%33.6%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

Students who attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drake Middle School
High : Auburn High School

Students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School are 49% White, 30% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Alabama elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School.


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