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#6296 of 8,552 schools in TX
Ralph Bunche EL
Elementary School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX
A Midland ISD charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 S JACKSON, Midland, TX 79701
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph Bunche EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ralph Bunche 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$57,679
Median home value
$204,000
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | 1–6 | 0.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Young Women's Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–11 | 0.5 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Idea Travis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–9 | 0.8 mi | 1,195 | Compare → |
| De Zavala ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 722 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Midland ISD
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Ralph Bunche EL is listed in MIDLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph Bunche EL
Ralph Bunche EL is a public elementary school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 1,014 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,296 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph Bunche EL
What grades does Ralph Bunche EL serve?
Ralph Bunche EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ralph Bunche EL?
Ralph Bunche EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,014 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Bunche EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Bunche EL is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Bunche EL rank in TX?
Ralph Bunche EL ranks #6,296 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ralph Bunche EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Bunche EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ralph Bunche EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Bunche EL has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ralph Bunche EL a charter school?
Yes, Ralph Bunche EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ralph Bunche EL a Title I school?
No, Ralph Bunche EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph Bunche EL?
83.8% of students at Ralph Bunche 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
- 1,014
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (432) 240-8600
- Area population (ZIP 79701)
- 27,678
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 79701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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