Milam Elementary School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Milam Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milam Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
485 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Milam Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Milam Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#5692 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
82%
53%

Black
13%
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
71%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milam Elementary School's ranking?
Milam Elementary School is ranked #5692 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 Milam Elementary School?
485 students attend Milam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Milam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milam Elementary School?
Milam Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milam Elementary School offer ?
Milam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Milam Elementary School part of?
Milam Elementary School is part of Midland ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
Ben Milam has the best Dual Language Program in Midland. I love that my son can read, write, and speak both English and Spanish. The staff is friendly and there's great communication with parents. Highly recommend!
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