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Milam El

3800 N MAIN ST, MCALLEN, TX 78501

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 603 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Mcallen
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Milam El

3800 N MAIN ST, MCALLEN, TX 78501

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 603 of 5501 in Texas

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About Milam El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 73% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
748
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 9.22%
Asian 0.53%
Hispanic 89.57%
Black 0.4%
Two+ Races 0.27%
Native Am. 0%
White
9.22%
Asian
0.53%
Hispanic
89.57%
Black
0.4%
Two+ Races
0.27%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 748
46.52%
348 Female
53.48%
400 Male

Student Population

748 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

374 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Milam El Contact Information

Address

3800 N MAIN ST, MCALLEN, TX 78501

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Phone

(956) 971-4333

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TOP 603 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Milam El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ben Milam Elementary continues to rank among McAllen ISD's highest-performing elementary campuses, with the 2024-2025 accountability cycle showing strong gains in third and fourth-grade math performance. The school is expanding its advanced reading programming to maintain its position among the district's academic leaders.

FAQ

Q1. Is Ben Milam Elementary considered one of the top campuses in McAllen ISD?

Ans. Yes, Ben Milam Elementary consistently ranks among the highest-performing elementary schools in McAllen ISD based on state math and reading proficiency data.

Q2. Does Milam Elementary have a gifted and talented program?

Ans. Ben Milam Elementary participates in McAllen ISD's Gifted and Talented program, providing advanced academic pathways for qualifying students across grade levels.

Q3. What enrichment activities are available at Milam Elementary?

Ans. Students at Ben Milam Elementary can participate in UIL academic competitions, fine arts programs, and campus enrichment clubs offered throughout the school year.

Q4. How does Milam Elementary support students in its large student body?

Ans. Ben Milam Elementary manages its large enrollment through structured grade-level teams, counselor support, and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio that maintains instructional focus.

Q5. What community events does Milam Elementary typically organize?

Ans. Ben Milam Elementary hosts science fairs, family reading nights, and cultural celebrations that engage the broader school community throughout the academic year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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