Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6591 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School's ranking?
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School is ranked #6591 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School often compared to?
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Daniels El Of Science & Math, Ervin C Whitt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School?
662 students attend Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School?
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School offer ?
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School part of?
Ellen Ochoa Stem At Ben Miliam Elementary School is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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