Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School

4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
Laredo, TX 78045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School's student population of 828 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
828 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3017 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School's ranking?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School is ranked #3017 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School?
828 students attend Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School offer ?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School part of?
Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary School is part of United Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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