Ben Milam Elementary School
Tel:
(979)209-3960
- Ben Milam Elementary School serves 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Ben Milam Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ben Milam Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 476 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ben Milam Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ben Milam Elementary School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4550 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bryan Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ben Milam Elementary School is Brazos Co Juvenile Detention Center (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stephen F Austin (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anson Jones Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bryan Anson Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
0.2 miles
1400 Pecan St
Bryan, TX 77803
(979)209-3900 0.2 PK-5 743 - Bryan Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets Center Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 78 students
0.4 miles
1700 Groesbeck St
Bryan, TX 77803
(979)703-1810 0.4 K-5 78 - Bryan Fannin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
0.8 miles
1200 Baker Ave
Bryan, TX 77803
(979)209-3800 0.8 PK-5 471 - Bryan Stephen F Austin Grades: 6-8 | 962 students
0.8 miles
801 S Ennis St
Bryan, TX 77803
(979)209-6700 0.8 6-8 962 - Bryan Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Bryan/col Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 158 students
0.9 miles
410 Bethel Ln
Bryan, TX 77802
(979)774-5032 0.9 PK-8 158
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