Milne Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Milne 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 6-9% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Milne Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Milne 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 Milne Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#7837 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

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

Hispanic
52%
53%

Black
46%
13%

White
2%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milne Elementary School's ranking?
Milne Elementary School is ranked #7837 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Milne Elementary School often compared to?
Milne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gross Elementary School, Valley West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Milne Elementary School?
490 students attend Milne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Milne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milne Elementary School?
Milne Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milne Elementary School offer ?
Milne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Milne Elementary School part of?
Milne Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2007
Milne is a great school for your child to attend.Their standards are high,also they keep aiming at there goal until it is achieved.The Faculty and staff is great and develop a well mannered relationship with the students also give the same respect they would want.Milne has well developed extracurricluar activies for the students to participate in, so no one will feel left out, something for every child to do.Academic levels are high and have tutorial programs for the students who amy struggle at times and also reward them for trying, but give the help needed at the same time.Milne is a great school well prepared, prompt, positive, and peaceful.It's a school were the children come first!!!!
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