Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Summary:

Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy at Ben Miliam Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie Independent School District that serves 650 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and smaller percentages of African American, White, and Asian students.

Despite its diverse student body, Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on STAAR tests across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 60% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 44.27% for the district and 48.85% for Texas. The school's performance is particularly weak in the Spanish versions of the STAAR tests. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools and received a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

When comparing Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally lower than its peers, such as Hobbs Williams Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy. However, the nearby School for the Highly Gifted, a public charter school, significantly outperforms Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy and the district/state averages, suggesting that specialized educational approaches can lead to better outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2030 Proctor Dr
       Grand Prairie, TX  75051-3797


(972) 262-7131

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3097th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,909 Help


Students who attend Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle
High:    Grand Prairie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.0%
African American:
7.5%
White:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Compare Details Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87%), African American (7.5%), White (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary is 15.2. 13 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary employs 43.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary is $8,909. 20 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary 3097th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.81 2875th 3465 17.0%
2005 44.89 2265th 3475 34.8%
2006 29.93 2848th 3476 18.1%
2007 42.50 2575th 3724 30.9%
2008 23.82 3328th 3768 11.7%
2009 17.81 3600th 3884 7.3%
2010 20.41 3589th 3937 8.8%
2011 31.23 3341st 4095 18.4%
2012 35.82 3102nd 4206 26.2%
2013 35.38 3117th 4221 26.2%
2014 29.74 3418th 4260 19.8%
2015 17.40 3867th 4320 10.5%
2016 17.93 3827th 4286 10.7%
2017 24.94 3480th 4329 19.6%
2018 30.48 3157th 4359 27.6%
2019 35.85 2970th 4479 33.7%
2021 24.91 3507th 4578 23.4%
2022 37.52 2899th 4581 36.7%
2023 32.10 3266th 4647 29.7%
2024 35.38 3097th 4675 33.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.54 1835th 3226 43.1%
2019 37.12 2269th 3333 31.9%
2021 42.18 1933rd 3446 43.9%
2022 57.12 1251st 3487 64.1%
2023 52.76 1528th 3556 57.0%
2024 41.92 2068th 3638 43.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 2501st 3558 29.7%
2019 26.99 3056th 3684 17.0%
2021 33.47 2523rd 3799 33.6%
2022 48.05 1698th 3952 57.0%
2023 42.90 2086th 4086 48.9%
2024 22.47 3703rd 4261 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.78 2715th 4264 36.3%
2019 45.62 2383rd 4309 44.7%
2021 33.49 3153rd 4451 29.2%
2022 52.79 1967th 4477 56.1%
2023 42.08 2728th 4521 39.7%
2024 36.51 3142nd 4560 31.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.92 3254th 4306 24.4%
2019 35.35 2992nd 4348 31.2%
2021 30.13 3179th 4499 29.3%
2022 33.98 3163rd 4561 30.7%
2023 35.81 3060th 4588 33.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.09 1915th 3106 38.3%
2019 65.26 1151st 3184 63.9%
2021 39.42 2093rd 3006 30.4%
2022 48.80 1910th 2958 35.4%
2023 66.86 1045th 2980 64.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.97 1822nd 4240 57.0%
2019 42.06 2530th 4295 41.1%
2021 47.29 2033rd 4331 53.1%
2022 51.54 1985th 4461 55.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.09 2980th 4319 31.0%
2019 37.42 2833rd 4357 35.0%
2021 23.18 3647th 4498 18.9%
2022 41.31 2664th 4563 41.6%
2023 31.35 3304th 4585 27.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.36 1198th 2483 51.8%
2019 54.63 960th 2515 61.8%
2021 45.32 1220th 2444 50.1%
2022 64.41 625th 2421 74.2%
2023 34.96 1652nd 2443 32.4%
2024 35.44 1663rd 2421 31.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.60 2740th 4168 34.3%
2019 42.30 2486th 4188 40.6%
2021 31.13 3154th 4329 27.1%
2022 39.87 2763rd 4376 36.9%
2023 42.76 2582nd 4401 41.3%
2024 37.39 2928th 4431 33.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.06 2265th 3127 27.6%
2019 38.20 2116th 3142 32.7%
2021 27.07 2472nd 3082 19.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 406 74 13 101 4 n/a n/a 0 598
1989 418 88 13 111 3 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 424 85 12 102 4 n/a n/a 0 627
1991 409 68 16 101 9 n/a n/a 0 603
1992 397 82 16 119 8 n/a n/a 0 622
1993 390 75 15 171 10 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 360 88 17 185 7 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 299 74 22 197 8 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 299 74 22 197 8 n/a n/a 0 600
1997 262 83 20 245 8 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 239 79 20 290 9 n/a n/a 0 637
1999 230 79 12 317 7 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 223 88 17 316 7 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 178 90 13 373 6 n/a n/a 0 660
2002 117 73 4 355 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 117 73 4 355 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 94 74 4 362 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 65 60 9 327 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2006 65 61 6 373 4 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 59 54 4 370 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 40 57 6 368 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 53 69 12 440 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2010 56 53 8 467 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2011 55 52 3 467 1 1 4 0 583
2012 51 52 2 472 1 1 2 0 581
2013 49 70 6 476 0 0 2 0 603
2014 66 103 6 665 0 0 6 0 846
2015 72 115 3 676 0 1 6 0 873
2016 64 115 3 679 5 0 5 0 871
2017 73 102 4 682 3 0 6 0 870
2018 53 103 5 619 7 0 7 0 794
2019 60 93 5 616 3 0 8 0 785
2020 56 89 5 575 4 0 9 0 738
2021 39 75 6 554 4 0 10 0 688
2022 30 65 4 553 3 0 7 0 662
2023 22 69 9 537 3 1 9 0 650
2024 19 50 11 578 3 0 3 0 664

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 Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 38.0 15.7 n/a
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 627 32.0 19.5 n/a
1991 603 31.8 18.9 n/a
1992 622 31.3 19.8 35.4
1993 661 34.0 19.4 48
1994 657 28.4 23.1 42.6
1995 600 33.5 17.9 43
1996 600 33.5 17.9 43
1997 618 37.9 16.3 44.3
1998 637 42.4 15.0 52
1999 645 43.1 15.0 58.9
2000 651 43.8 14.9 59.6
2001 660 44.9 14.7 63.3
2002 553 40.0 13.8 74.9
2003 553 40.0 13.8 74.9
2004 534 39.0 13.7 80.1
2005 461 33.0 14.0 79.4
2006 509 30.0 17.0 80.2
2007 488 36.0 13.6 79.5
2008 473 36.8 12.9 80.5
2009 574 38.8 14.8 83.8
2010 584 34.0 17.1 88
2011 583 35.0 16.6 89.4
2012 581 32.1 18.0 92.8
2013 603 34.0 17.7 91.2
2014 846 54.2 15.6 87.6
2015 873 53.0 16.4 85.9
2016 871 51.0 17.0 85.4
2017 870 49.6 17.5 88
2018 794 48.6 16.3 82.5
2019 785 44.6 17.5 89.2
2020 738 44.6 16.5 87.4
2021 688 44.1 15.5 84.2
2022 662 42.7 15.4 88.4
2023 650 40.9 15.8 90.8
2024 664 43.5 15.2 86.4

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 Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 38.0 15.7 n/a
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 627 32.0 19.5 n/a
1991 603 31.8 18.9 n/a
1992 622 31.3 19.8 35.4
1993 661 34.0 19.4 48
1994 657 28.4 23.1 42.6
1995 600 33.5 17.9 43
1996 600 33.5 17.9 43
1997 618 37.9 16.3 44.3
1998 637 42.4 15.0 52
1999 645 43.1 15.0 58.9
2000 651 43.8 14.9 59.6
2001 660 44.9 14.7 63.3
2002 553 40.0 13.8 74.9
2003 553 40.0 13.8 74.9
2004 534 39.0 13.7 80.1
2005 461 33.0 14.0 79.4
2006 509 30.0 17.0 80.2
2007 488 36.0 13.6 79.5
2008 473 36.8 12.9 80.5
2009 574 38.8 14.8 83.8
2010 584 34.0 17.1 88
2011 583 35.0 16.6 89.4
2012 581 32.1 18.0 92.8
2013 603 34.0 17.7 91.2
2014 846 54.2 15.6 87.6
2015 873 53.0 16.4 85.9
2016 871 51.0 17.0 85.4
2017 870 49.6 17.5 88
2018 794 48.6 16.3 82.5
2019 785 44.6 17.5 89.2
2020 738 44.6 16.5 87.4
2021 688 44.1 15.5 84.2
2022 662 42.7 15.4 88.4
2023 650 40.9 15.8 90.8
2024 664 43.5 15.2 86.4

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 Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,102 (13.1%) $7,330 (86.9%) $8,432
2020 $1,296 (15.0%) $7,365 (85.0%) $8,661
2021 $1,091 (12.2%) $7,818 (87.8%) $8,909

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2970th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3266th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)3041
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)3328
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)3437
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4427
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)4225
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)5234
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)3753
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3438
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)4146
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)4145
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)3528
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)3851
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary)1055
 45%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3213
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students785650
 17.2%
African American9369
 25.8%
American Indian33
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic616537
 12.8%
Pacific Islander01
White6022
 63.3%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%90.8%
 1.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary.

Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary ranks 3097th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% White, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle
High : Grand Prairie High School


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