Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise - Mcmillan 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Sunrise-McMillian Elementary is located in the eastern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering approximately 4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance to the zone's edge of 1.7 miles and the furthest edge being 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School's student population of 417 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
417 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary 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 Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#7624 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
33%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School is ranked #7624 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christene C Moss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School?
417 students attend Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School?
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School part of?
Sunrise - Mcmillan Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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