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#5370 of 8,552 schools in TX

Bonham EL

Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX

A Midland ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

909 BONHAM ST, Midland, TX 79703

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.5:1
District spending per student$11,367
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Bonham EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bonham EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,979/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,281

Median home value

$220,600

Median rent

$1,466/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Classical Academy - Permian BasinCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–80.5 mi258Compare →
Midland Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–60.6 mi100Compare →
Orion High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–120.7 mi291Compare →
Texas Leadership of MidlandCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–120.8 mi830Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Midland ISD

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#17 of 38
District spending per student
$11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bonham EL is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bonham EL

Bonham EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 706 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,370 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bonham EL

What grades does Bonham EL serve?

Bonham EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Bonham EL?

Bonham EL has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonham EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Bonham EL is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bonham EL rank in TX?

Bonham EL ranks #5,370 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bonham EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Bonham EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bonham EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonham EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bonham EL a charter school?

No, Bonham EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bonham EL a Title I school?

No, Bonham EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonham EL?

73.7% of students at Bonham EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
706
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Midland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 79703)
20,638
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
32
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79703; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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