Serving 916 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Milam Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Milam Elementary School's student population of 916 students has grown by 16% 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
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milam Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milam Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1084 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milam Elementary School's ranking?
Milam Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Milam Elementary School often compared to?
Milam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colin L Powell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Milam Elementary School?
916 students attend Milam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Milam Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milam Elementary School?
Milam Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Milam Elementary School offer ?
Milam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Milam Elementary School part of?
Milam Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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