Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, El Magnet At 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: EL Magnet at Milam EL serves the eastern part of Odessa, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School's student population of 583 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Magnet At Milam Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#4549 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Magnet At Milam Elementary School's ranking?
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School is ranked #4549 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are El Magnet At Milam Elementary School often compared to?
El Magnet At Milam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Magnet At Hays, Austin Montessori Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend El Magnet At Milam Elementary School?
583 students attend El Magnet At Milam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of El Magnet At Milam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Magnet At Milam Elementary School?
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Magnet At Milam Elementary School offer ?
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is El Magnet At Milam Elementary School part of?
El Magnet At Milam Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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