Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mills Elementary School's student population of 776 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#156 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
58%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kiker Elementary School, Patton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
776 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mills Elementary School located?
Mills Elementary School is located in the Village At Western Oaks neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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