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Idea Travis Academy vs. Milam Elementary School

Should you attend Idea Travis Academy or Milam Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Idea Travis Academy
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Milam Elementary School
301 E Dormard Ave
Midland, TX 79705
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,195 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Idea Travis Academy 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Milam Elementary 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-9
PK-6
Total Students
1,195 students
459 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea Travis Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Milam Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea Travis Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Milam Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea Travis Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Milam Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea Travis Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Milam Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5583 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#6164 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idea Travis Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Milam Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Travis Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Milam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Travis Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Milam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Travis Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Milam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Midland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idea Travis Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Milam Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
92
44
Kindergarten Students
124
84
Grade 1 Students
125
71
Grade 2 Students
128
47
Grade 3 Students
124
54
Grade 4 Students
121
73
Grade 5 Students
120
48
Grade 6 Students
93
38
Grade 7 Students
90
-
Grade 8 Students
91
-
Grade 9 Students
87
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Milam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
86%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea Travis Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Milam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Idea Travis Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Milam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea Travis Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Milam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Idea Travis Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Milam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Midland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea Travis Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Milam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea Travis Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Milam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idea Travis Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Milam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Midland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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