Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary serves the west part of Laredo, TX, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 565.5 square miles, where most families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 29.1 miles, with some areas located as far as 57.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School's student population of 768 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
768 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
School Rankings
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#2820 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School's ranking?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School is ranked #2820 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School?
768 students attend Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School offer ?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School part of?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.
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