Milam Elementary

Summary:

Milam Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has seen a decline in its student racial diversity, with a decreasing percentage of White students and an increasing percentage of Hispanic students. However, Milam Elementary stands out among its nearby peers in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD) due to its relatively strong academic performance, particularly in STAAR test scores.

Milam Elementary consistently outperforms the WFISD and Texas state averages in STAAR test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 5th-grade reading, Milam Elementary had a 52.83% proficiency rate, compared to 44.22% for WFISD and 53.96% for Texas. The school's Gifted and Talented students have consistently ranked among the top in the state, with a 5-star rating in 2021-2022. However, Milam Elementary's African American and At-Risk students have consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, indicating significant achievement gaps.

Compared to nearby schools in the WFISD, Milam Elementary generally outperforms Fowler Elementary and West Foundation Elementary in academic achievement, while Zundelowitz Elementary has consistently lower STAAR scores. However, Milam Elementary faces challenges in addressing achievement gaps among certain student subgroups and maintaining its racial diversity and enrollment, which may have implications for the school's resources and educational environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2901 Boren Ave
       Wichita Falls, TX  76308-4195


(940) 235-1176

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2525th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,411 Help


Students who attend Milam Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McNiel Middle
High:    Rider High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.9%
White:
37.4%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Milam Elementary ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.9%), White (37.4%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milam Elementary is 12.8, which is the 4th best among 14 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milam Elementary is $10,411. 9 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milam Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Milam Elementary 2525th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Milam Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Milam Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.04 1959th 3465 43.5%
2005 48.32 2097th 3475 39.7%
2006 65.13 1268th 3476 63.5%
2007 73.40 849th 3724 77.2%
2008 56.47 1862nd 3768 50.6%
2009 72.82 903rd 3884 76.8%
2010 43.79 2657th 3937 32.5%
2011 55.59 2097th 4095 48.8%
2012 64.05 1471st 4206 65.0%
2013 49.49 2320th 4221 45.0%
2014 71.94 1114th 4260 73.8%
2015 55.13 2065th 4320 52.2%
2016 42.29 2701st 4286 37.0%
2017 50.16 1959th 4329 54.7%
2018 39.30 2596th 4359 40.4%
2019 27.25 3513th 4479 21.6%
2021 49.03 2090th 4578 54.3%
2022 40.07 2738th 4581 40.2%
2023 34.12 3150th 4647 32.2%
2024 44.33 2525th 4675 46.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.68 1001st 1046 4.3%
2019 22.99 931st 1112 16.3%
2021 22.56 810th 961 15.7%
2022 30.58 779th 1004 22.4%
2023 36.29 768th 1099 30.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 43.44 2037th 3487 41.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.77 1433rd 3558 59.7%
2019 36.88 2288th 3684 37.9%
2021 36.45 2302nd 3799 39.4%
2022 43.05 2064th 3952 47.8%
2023 24.18 3527th 4086 13.7%
2024 35.83 2828th 4261 33.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.07 3171st 4264 25.6%
2019 22.26 3877th 4309 10.0%
2021 50.93 1959th 4451 56.0%
2022 32.80 3328th 4477 25.7%
2023 36.87 3099th 4521 31.5%
2024 37.77 3039th 4560 33.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.52 2133rd 4306 50.5%
2019 34.36 3044th 4348 30.0%
2021 40.33 2565th 4499 43.0%
2022 37.18 2959th 4561 35.1%
2023 27.60 3565th 4588 22.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.64 1614th 3106 48.0%
2019 41.78 2335th 3184 26.7%
2021 62.99 1283rd 3006 57.3%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
2023 61.37 1388th 2980 53.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.21 3488th 4240 17.7%
2019 21.42 3903rd 4295 9.1%
2021 26.04 3659th 4331 15.5%
2022 24.39 3829th 4461 14.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 3168th 4319 26.6%
2019 20.97 3799th 4357 12.8%
2021 56.21 1677th 4498 62.7%
2022 44.24 2499th 4563 45.2%
2023 41.99 2630th 4585 42.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.79 2441st 2483 1.7%
2019 12.01 2469th 2515 1.8%
2021 16.20 2342nd 2444 4.2%
2023 9.81 2415th 2443 1.1%
2024 27.94 1955th 2421 19.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.91 2660th 4168 36.2%
2019 22.83 3701st 4188 11.6%
2021 47.37 2103rd 4329 51.4%
2022 25.18 3682nd 4376 15.9%
2023 38.42 2869th 4401 34.8%
2024 39.92 2757th 4431 37.8%
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Rank History for White students at Milam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 2009th 3127 35.8%
2019 27.01 2548th 3142 18.9%
2021 32.53 2243rd 3082 27.2%
2022 32.65 2323rd 3082 24.6%
2023 32.61 2291st 3106 26.2%
2024 47.15 1726th 3078 43.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Milam Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Milam Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 558 9 13 43 6 n/a n/a 0 629
1989 552 6 12 32 3 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 547 11 16 47 6 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 548 11 10 49 4 n/a n/a 0 622
1992 523 13 11 43 4 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 472 14 9 44 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 476 12 11 40 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1995 503 14 16 40 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 503 14 16 40 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 460 36 13 44 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 441 33 13 35 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1999 406 37 13 36 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2000 379 26 9 34 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 343 41 8 42 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 319 57 5 45 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 319 57 5 45 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 310 51 5 48 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 327 59 10 69 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 334 49 11 64 5 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 318 54 16 91 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2008 335 39 17 80 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 317 27 12 85 3 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 358 74 11 100 7 n/a n/a 0 550
2011 318 53 12 134 4 0 33 0 554
2012 333 58 13 135 6 0 32 0 577
2013 339 59 10 154 5 0 39 0 606
2014 309 63 14 150 2 1 37 0 576
2015 303 52 15 145 2 0 35 0 552
2016 322 58 17 167 2 0 28 0 594
2017 276 73 9 147 1 1 28 0 535
2018 266 63 7 141 0 0 27 0 504
2019 239 54 4 158 0 0 34 0 489
2020 248 49 4 173 3 0 33 0 510
2021 227 46 4 156 0 0 39 0 472
2022 210 42 6 152 0 0 40 0 450
2023 191 56 5 172 1 0 43 0 468
2024 169 46 8 185 3 1 40 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Milam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 30.0 20.9 n/a
1989 605 n/a n/a n/a
1990 627 32.0 19.5 n/a
1991 622 32.4 19.1 n/a
1992 594 30.6 19.4 16.5
1993 539 31.0 17.4 23.6
1994 541 32.3 16.7 17.4
1995 574 32.7 17.6 13.1
1996 574 32.7 17.6 13.1
1997 553 38.1 14.5 19.5
1998 522 31.6 16.5 19
1999 492 32.4 15.2 28.7
2000 448 31.9 14.0 28.1
2001 436 30.2 14.4 33
2002 427 28.0 15.3 39.6
2003 427 28.0 15.3 39.6
2004 415 30.0 13.8 43.4
2005 467 31.1 15.0 46
2006 463 30.7 15.1 46.4
2007 481 31.7 15.2 47.6
2008 473 31.3 15.1 44.8
2009 444 30.8 14.4 42.6
2010 550 35.5 15.4 54.9
2011 554 38.1 14.5 57.6
2012 577 36.0 16.0 58.8
2013 606 37.0 16.3 54.8
2014 576 36.2 15.9 60.9
2015 552 37.0 14.9 67.4
2016 594 36.0 16.5 61.1
2017 535 33.7 15.8 61.1
2018 504 34.8 14.4 70.2
2019 489 33.9 14.3 69.7
2020 510 34.5 14.7 69.6
2021 472 34.5 13.6 63.1
2022 450 35.4 12.6 66
2023 468 33.0 14.1 72.4
2024 452 35.2 12.8 68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Milam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 30.0 20.9 n/a
1989 605 n/a n/a n/a
1990 627 32.0 19.5 n/a
1991 622 32.4 19.1 n/a
1992 594 30.6 19.4 16.5
1993 539 31.0 17.4 23.6
1994 541 32.3 16.7 17.4
1995 574 32.7 17.6 13.1
1996 574 32.7 17.6 13.1
1997 553 38.1 14.5 19.5
1998 522 31.6 16.5 19
1999 492 32.4 15.2 28.7
2000 448 31.9 14.0 28.1
2001 436 30.2 14.4 33
2002 427 28.0 15.3 39.6
2003 427 28.0 15.3 39.6
2004 415 30.0 13.8 43.4
2005 467 31.1 15.0 46
2006 463 30.7 15.1 46.4
2007 481 31.7 15.2 47.6
2008 473 31.3 15.1 44.8
2009 444 30.8 14.4 42.6
2010 550 35.5 15.4 54.9
2011 554 38.1 14.5 57.6
2012 577 36.0 16.0 58.8
2013 606 37.0 16.3 54.8
2014 576 36.2 15.9 60.9
2015 552 37.0 14.9 67.4
2016 594 36.0 16.5 61.1
2017 535 33.7 15.8 61.1
2018 504 34.8 14.4 70.2
2019 489 33.9 14.3 69.7
2020 510 34.5 14.7 69.6
2021 472 34.5 13.6 63.1
2022 450 35.4 12.6 66
2023 468 33.0 14.1 72.4
2024 452 35.2 12.8 68.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milam Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,078 (13.1%) $7,147 (86.9%) $8,226
2020 $1,281 (13.3%) $8,345 (86.7%) $9,625
2021 $1,158 (11.1%) $9,253 (88.9%) $10,411

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milam Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3513th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3150th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Milam Elementary)2845
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Milam Elementary)2944
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Milam Elementary)1931
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Milam Elementary)1730
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Milam Elementary)4837
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Milam Elementary)5128
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4740
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Milam Elementary)5135
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489468
 4.3%
African American5456
 3.7%
American Indian01
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic158172
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White239191
 20.1%
Two or More Races3443
 26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.7%72.4%
 2.7%


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Milam Elementary ranks 2525th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Milam Elementary.

Students at Milam Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 37% White, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Milam Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McNiel Middle
High : Rider High School


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