Very Good
#2748 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 32% in state
Milam EL
Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD charter elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 E DORMARD AVE, Midland, TX 79705
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Milam EL score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
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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Where Milam 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$105,106
Median home value
$329,300
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| General Tommy Franks ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 877 | Compare → |
| Pease Communications/technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| James Bowie Fine Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Milam EL is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milam EL
Milam EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,748 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milam EL
What grades does Milam EL serve?
Milam EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Milam EL?
Milam EL has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milam EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Milam EL is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Milam EL rank in TX?
Milam EL ranks #2,748 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Milam EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Milam EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Milam EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milam EL has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Milam EL a charter school?
Yes, Milam EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milam EL a Title I school?
No, Milam EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milam EL?
73.2% of students at Milam 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (432) 240-7500
- Area population (ZIP 79705)
- 44,516
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
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 79705; 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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