Is Barbara Fasken Elementary a good school?

Barbara Fasken Elementary ranks 1032 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Barbara Fasken Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 886 students attended Barbara Fasken Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Barbara Fasken Elementary?

Students at Barbara Fasken Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 34% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Barbara Fasken Elementary attend?

Students who attend Barbara Fasken Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Goddard J H High : Midland High School

Barbara Fasken Elementary

Summary:

Barbara Fasken Elementary is a public elementary school in Midland, Texas, serving 886 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Midland Independent School District (ISD). This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading, mathematics, and science.

With a diverse student population that includes a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, Barbara Fasken Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, except for a 3-star rating in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's STAAR proficiency rates often exceed the district and state averages, and its performance on STAAR Spanish assessments is also noteworthy. In contrast, some nearby schools like Bonham Elementary and Scharbauer Elementary have significantly lower STAAR proficiency rates.

Despite serving a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates, Barbara Fasken Elementary has demonstrated its ability to support and meet the needs of its diverse student population. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, which sets it apart from many of the nearby schools and the district/state averages. Schools like Emerson Elementary and Rusk Elementary also show strong academic performance, but Barbara Fasken Elementary stands out as a high-achieving school within the Midland ISD.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

5806 Val Verde
Midland, TX 79707-2155

(432) 240-8400

District: Midland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1032^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,691

Students who attend Barbara Fasken Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Goddard J H
High:	Midland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Number of students: 886

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.3%

White:

34.1%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Barbara Fasken Elementary ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.3%), White (34.1%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbara Fasken Elementary is 19.4. 19 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Barbara Fasken Elementary employs 45.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Fasken Elementary is $8,691. 22 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Barbara Fasken Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Midland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Midland Independent School District (Isd) 556^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2017	66.18	1197^th	4329	72.3%
2018	68.56	1093^rd	4359	74.9%
2019	55.79	1723^rd	4479	61.5%
2021	67.10	1255^th	4578	72.6%
2022	63.28	1452^nd	4581	68.3%
2023	70.34	1152^nd	4647	75.2%
2024	72.48	1032^nd	4675	77.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.13	1917^th	3226	40.6%
2019	36.69	2292^nd	3333	31.2%
2021	66.70	741^st	3446	78.5%
2022	45.08	1944^th	3487	44.3%
2023	66.11	867^th	3556	75.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	57.71	1031^st	3684	72.0%
2021	49.83	1437^th	3799	62.2%
2022	74.22	536^th	3952	86.4%
2023	65.19	870^th	4086	78.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.63	1173^rd	4264	72.5%
2019	41.14	2700^th	4309	37.3%
2021	62.30	1276^th	4451	71.3%
2022	55.65	1774^th	4477	60.4%
2023	57.30	1699^th	4521	62.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.14	1031^st	4306	76.1%
2019	59.70	1520^th	4348	65.0%
2021	63.53	1328^th	4499	70.5%
2022	55.24	1832^nd	4561	59.8%
2023	62.95	1407^th	4588	69.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.65	2450^th	4240	42.2%
2019	38.27	2800^th	4295	34.8%
2021	72.15	643^rd	4331	85.2%
2022	58.50	1512^th	4461	66.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.83	1223^rd	4319	71.7%
2019	49.63	2033^rd	4357	53.3%
2021	69.80	1079^th	4498	76.0%
2022	69.20	1153^rd	4563	74.7%
2023	75.38	908^th	4585	80.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.48	1190^th	4168	71.4%
2019	49.91	2001^st	4188	52.2%
2021	63.99	1159^th	4329	73.2%
2022	52.06	1955^th	4376	55.3%
2023	63.88	1269^th	4401	71.2%

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Rank History for White students at Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.52	1043^rd	3127	66.6%
2019	55.95	1329^th	3142	57.7%
2021	59.39	1116^th	3082	63.8%
2022	69.51	790^th	3082	74.4%
2023	67.00	916^th	3106	70.5%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Barbara Fasken Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	283	19	5	250	0	1	8	566
2017	332	27	11	484	1	3	9	867
2018	263	21	4	450	1	2	14	755
2019	277	15	8	485	0	0	8	793
2020	287	16	7	543	5	0	11	869
2021	265	8	11	487	3	0	13	787
2022	302	11	10	547	2	0	13	885
2023	302	21	9	534	0	0	20	886

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

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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 Barbara Fasken Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	566	30.0	18.8	25.8
2017	867	46.5	18.6	33.9
2018	755	38.9	19.3	37.4
2019	793	42.9	18.4	38.7
2020	869	45.5	19.0	38.7
2021	787	50.3	15.6	40.5
2022	885	46.3	19.0	38.6
2023	886	45.4	19.4	45.9

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 Barbara Fasken Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	566	30.0	18.8	25.8
2017	867	46.5	18.6	33.9
2018	755	38.9	19.3	37.4
2019	793	42.9	18.4	38.7
2020	869	45.5	19.0	38.7
2021	787	50.3	15.6	40.5
2022	885	46.3	19.0	38.6
2023	886	45.4	19.4	45.9

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 Barbara Fasken Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$659 (10.2%)	$5,833 (89.8%)	$6,492
2020	$541 (7.6%)	$6,542 (92.3%)	$7,084
2021	$593 (6.8%)	$8,098 (93.2%)	$8,691

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barbara Fasken Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1723^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1152^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	13.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	58	55	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	36	41	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	62	58	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	39	38	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	45	43	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	46	33	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	39	26	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	45	28	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	40	30	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	31	23	8%
4th Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	32	41	9%
4th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	33	38	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	39	64	25%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	40	49	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	55	59	4%
5th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	43	48	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	51	61	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	45	43	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	66	55	11%
5th Grade Science (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	44	31	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	33	55	22%
6th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	30	48	18%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)	47	49	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))	40	39	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	793	886	11.7%
African American	15	21	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	9	12.5%
Hispanic	485	534	10.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	277	302	9%
Two or More Races	8	20	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.7%	45.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Barbara Fasken Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barbara Fasken Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5806 Val Verde	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-8400	886	45	19.4	45.9%	302 (34.1%)	21 (2.4%)	534 (60.3%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.3%)	72.5	1032^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	77.9%		70.3	1152^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	75.2%	120	25.0	21.7	45.8	17.4	57.6	46.3	51.6	57.0	62.3	63.4	61.5	57.9	47.5	$8,691	$593	$8,098
Greathouse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5107 Greathouse Ave	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 240-6900	905	44	20.6	31.9%	412 (45.5%)	41 (4.5%)	366 (40.4%)	46 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.0%)	69.8	1133^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	75.8%		55.3	1865^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.9%	732					59.7	44.8	65.3	64.7	55.3	51.4	65.6	45.5	27.2	$8,526	$564	$7,962
Parker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3800 Norwood St	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-7600	567	37	15.1	51.9%	198 (34.9%)	50 (8.8%)	271 (47.8%)	32 (5.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	60	1586^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.1%		48.1	2291^st of 4647 public elementary schools	50.7%	705					31.5	58.4	58.7	55.4	35.5	57.1	63.5	55.4	32.3	$10,729	$642	$10,087
Bush Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5001 Preston Dr	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-6300	549	34	16.2	59.4%	144 (26.2%)	64 (11.7%)	272 (49.5%)	52 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.9%)	48.3	2261^st of 4675 public elementary schools	51.6%		46.5	2387^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.6%	126					37.2	40.7	54.8	62.5	32.5	28.8	44.6	44.0	43.1	$11,114	$762	$10,352
Santa Rita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5306 Whitman St	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-7900	596	30	19.6	45.1%	187 (31.4%)	56 (9.4%)	312 (52.3%)	21 (3.5%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	63	1443^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	69.1%		58	1703^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	63.4%	260					46.9	43.2	65.0	50.0	42.0	55.4	62.9	39.1	36.1	$8,843	$663	$8,180
Scharbauer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2115 Hereford Blvd	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-8000	696	36	19.3	69.4%	179 (25.7%)	23 (3.3%)	471 (67.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)	24.7	3767^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.4%		10.8	4438^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.5%	671					19.0	30.3	35.1	40.5	24.1	21.1	52.7	20.3	17.6	$9,023	$697	$8,326
Emerson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2800 Moss Ave	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-6700	489	29	16.8	50.9%	190 (38.9%)	23 (4.7%)	245 (50.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.5%)	57.1	1731^st of 4675 public elementary schools	63.0%		55.4	1863^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	59.9%	132					59.3	55.1	42.9	59.6	56.8	51.3	41.4	30.8	18.6	$11,665	$739	$10,925
Rusk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2601 Wedgewood St	Midland	79707	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-7800	413	22	18.7	59.1%	127 (30.8%)	30 (7.3%)	202 (48.9%)	34 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	58.8	1646^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.8%		49.4	2217^th of 4647 public elementary schools	52.3%	571	20.0	30.0	18.2	44.4	38.1	63.0	63.0	61.3	25.8	60.0	66.7	42.2	18.5	$10,216	$985	$9,231
Fannin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2400 Fannin Ave	Midland	79705	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(432) 240-6800	603	32	18.6	44.4%	238 (39.5%)	31 (5.1%)	305 (50.6%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	53.1	1966^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.9%		38.6	2890^th of 4647 public elementary schools	37.8%	924					41.7	50.6	43.4	61.8	40.3	36.3	46.1	58.8	31.6	$9,367	$589	$8,778
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6000 Riverfront Dr	Midland	79706	Midland County	Midland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 240-8500	750	39	19.0	42.5%	207 (27.6%)	73 (9.7%)	414 (55.2%)	35 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	54	1911^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.1%		64.5	1399^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.9%	512					38.7	52.3	46.3	48.0	47.2	65.5	47.3	45.2	23.4	$8,279	$609	$7,669

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