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:
1032nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,691 Help


Students who attend Barbara Fasken Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Goddard J H
High:    Midland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  964

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.6%
White:
30.6%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barbara Fasken Elementary ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.6%), White (30.6%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbara Fasken Elementary is 22.5. 19 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Fasken Elementary is $8,691. 23 elementary schools in the Midland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barbara Fasken Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbara Fasken Elementary 1032nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Barbara Fasken Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Midland Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Barbara Fasken Elementary

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.18 1197th 4329 72.3%
2018 68.56 1093rd 4359 74.9%
2019 55.79 1723rd 4479 61.5%
2021 67.10 1255th 4578 72.6%
2022 63.28 1452nd 4581 68.3%
2023 70.34 1152nd 4647 75.2%
2024 72.48 1032nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 1917th 3226 40.6%
2019 36.69 2292nd 3333 31.2%
2021 66.70 741st 3446 78.5%
2022 45.08 1944th 3487 44.3%
2023 66.11 867th 3556 75.6%
2024 72.79 661st 3638 81.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.71 1031st 3684 72.0%
2021 49.83 1437th 3799 62.2%
2022 74.22 536th 3952 86.4%
2023 65.19 870th 4086 78.7%
2024 80.85 408th 4261 90.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.63 1173rd 4264 72.5%
2019 41.14 2700th 4309 37.3%
2021 62.30 1276th 4451 71.3%
2022 55.65 1774th 4477 60.4%
2023 57.30 1699th 4521 62.4%
2024 71.14 866th 4560 81.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.14 1031st 4306 76.1%
2019 59.70 1520th 4348 65.0%
2021 63.53 1328th 4499 70.5%
2022 55.24 1832nd 4561 59.8%
2023 62.95 1407th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 2450th 4240 42.2%
2019 38.27 2800th 4295 34.8%
2021 72.15 643rd 4331 85.2%
2022 58.50 1512th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.83 1223rd 4319 71.7%
2019 49.63 2033rd 4357 53.3%
2021 69.80 1079th 4498 76.0%
2022 69.20 1153rd 4563 74.7%
2023 75.38 908th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 1190th 4168 71.4%
2019 49.91 2001st 4188 52.2%
2021 63.99 1159th 4329 73.2%
2022 52.06 1955th 4376 55.3%
2023 63.88 1269th 4401 71.2%
2024 72.22 843rd 4431 81.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.52 1043rd 3127 66.6%
2019 55.95 1329th 3142 57.7%
2021 59.39 1116th 3082 63.8%
2022 69.51 790th 3082 74.4%
2023 67.00 916th 3106 70.5%
2024 69.55 776th 3078 74.8%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2016 283 19 5 250 0 1 8 0 566
2017 332 27 11 484 1 3 9 0 867
2018 263 21 4 450 1 2 14 0 755
2019 277 15 8 485 0 0 8 0 793
2020 287 16 7 543 5 0 11 0 869
2021 265 8 11 487 3 0 13 0 787
2022 302 11 10 547 2 0 13 0 885
2023 302 21 9 534 0 0 20 0 886
2024 295 22 8 623 0 0 16 0 964

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
2024 964 42.7 22.5 56.7

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
2024 964 42.7 22.5 56.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barbara Fasken Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1723rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1152nd 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)5855
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)6258
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)4543
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4633
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)4528
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4030
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)3241
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3338
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)3964
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4049
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)5559
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)5161
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4543
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Barbara Fasken Elementary)6655
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Barbara Fasken Elementary)3355
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Midland Independent School District (Isd))3048
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Barbara Fasken Elementary)4749
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Midland Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students793886
 11.7%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian00
Asian89
 12.5%
Hispanic485534
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White277302
 9%
Two or More Races820
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%45.9%
 7.2%


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Students at Barbara Fasken Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 31% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Barbara Fasken Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goddard J H
High : Midland High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 964 students attended Barbara Fasken Elementary.

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


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