Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ben Milam Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)64%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Ben Milam Elementary School?
476 students attend Ben Milam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ben Milam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Milam Elementary School?
Ben Milam Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Milam Elementary School offer ?
Ben Milam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ben Milam Elementary School part of?
Ben Milam Elementary School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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