Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mildred Jenkins 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred Jenkins Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#6295 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
59%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred Jenkins Elementary School's ranking?
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School is ranked #6295 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mildred Jenkins Elementary School?
633 students attend Mildred Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mildred Jenkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred Jenkins Elementary School?
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mildred Jenkins Elementary School offer ?
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred Jenkins Elementary School part of?
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School is part of Spring Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mildred Jenkins Elementary School located?
Mildred Jenkins Elementary School is located in the Fairfax Village neighborhood of Spring, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Fairfax Village.
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