Barksdale El
Plano, TX · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Barksdale El is a elementary school located in Plano, Texas. The school serves 551 students.
With a DataScore of 66/100 (B), Barksdale El performs above average compared to schools in Texas. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Barksdale El has a DataScore of 66/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Barksdale El has 551 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
Yes, Barksdale El is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +29, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Barksdale El is part of the Plano Isd in Plano, Texas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.