Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Miller Jordan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miller Jordan Middle serves the eastern part of San Benito, TX, covering an area of approximately 20.6 square miles. Most students can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller Jordan Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
If You Can Believe it, you can Achieve it
School Rankings
Miller Jordan Middle 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 Miller Jordan Middle School is 0.02, 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
#7212 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-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 Miller Jordan Middle School's ranking?
Miller Jordan Middle School is ranked #7212 out of 8,096 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Miller Jordan Middle School?
477 students attend Miller Jordan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Miller Jordan Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Jordan Middle School?
Miller Jordan Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Miller Jordan Middle School offer ?
Miller Jordan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Miller Jordan Middle School part of?
Miller Jordan Middle School is part of San Benito CISD School District.
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