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Miles Elementary School vs. Ballinger Elementary School

Should you attend Miles Elementary School or Ballinger 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
Miles Elementary School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Ballinger Elementary School
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Miles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Ballinger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Miles Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballinger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
281 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Miles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballinger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
61% | 39%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Miles Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballinger Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Miles Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballinger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Miles Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ballinger 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

#702 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#3022 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Miles Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballinger Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ballinger Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ballinger Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miles Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ballinger 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 Miles Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ballinger Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
53
Kindergarten Students
35
57
Grade 1 Students
36
52
Grade 2 Students
42
78
Grade 3 Students
35
39
Grade 4 Students
41
46
Grade 5 Students
30
49
Grade 6 Students
43
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ballinger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ballinger 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
36%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Miles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ballinger 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Miles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ballinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
59%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Miles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ballinger 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Miles Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ballinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Miles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ballinger 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
40%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Miles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ballinger 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
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Miles Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miles 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 Ballinger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ballinger 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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