Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Summary:

Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 828 students in grades PK-5 and part of the United Independent School District.

The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (98.07%), with mixed academic performance compared to district and state averages. While the school's math proficiency rates are generally higher than nearby schools like Nye Elementary and Charles Borchers Elementary, its reading and science proficiency rates lag behind. The school's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently placing it in the middle range of Texas elementary schools. Factors like the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and a relatively high student-teacher ratio may contribute to the school's mixed performance.

Within the school, there are significant disparities in academic achievement across different student subgroups. Female and Hispanic students tend to perform better than their male and overall school counterparts, respectively, while English Language Learners and Special Education students struggle the most. The school's Gifted and Talented students also have relatively lower rankings compared to other schools in Texas. To improve student outcomes, the school and district may need to focus on targeted interventions and support for underperforming groups, as well as explore ways to optimize resource allocation and instructional practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4430 Muller Memorial Blvd
       Laredo, TX  78045


(956) 473-3900

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1566th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,503 Help


Students who attend Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    George Washington Middle
High:    United High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  809

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.1%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Compare Details Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1.1%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary is 15.9, which is the 15th best among 30 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary is $9,503. 26 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary 1566th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary in the ranking list.)

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United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.54 2535th 3465 26.8%
2005 37.53 2570th 3475 26.0%
2006 26.57 2966th 3476 14.7%
2007 29.48 3084th 3724 17.2%
2008 35.35 2890th 3768 23.3%
2009 30.32 3179th 3884 18.2%
2010 46.28 2522nd 3937 35.9%
2011 44.12 2743rd 4095 33.0%
2012 49.83 2297th 4206 45.4%
2013 47.31 2448th 4221 42.0%
2014 54.34 2081st 4260 51.2%
2015 71.75 1174th 4320 72.8%
2016 70.24 1257th 4286 70.7%
2017 53.56 1778th 4329 58.9%
2018 60.81 1451st 4359 66.7%
2019 67.58 1173rd 4479 73.8%
2021 31.16 3098th 4578 32.3%
2022 54.79 1875th 4581 59.1%
2023 57.96 1702nd 4647 63.4%
2024 60.48 1566th 4675 66.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.34 2074th 3226 35.7%
2019 34.69 2415th 3333 27.5%
2021 19.86 3208th 3446 6.9%
2022 40.54 2200th 3487 36.9%
2023 60.06 1158th 3556 67.4%
2024 61.21 1100th 3638 69.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.27 1940th 3558 45.5%
2019 26.00 3122nd 3684 15.3%
2021 26.19 3099th 3799 18.4%
2022 27.76 3188th 3952 19.3%
2023 27.56 3305th 4086 19.1%
2024 53.67 1653rd 4261 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.34 977th 4264 77.1%
2019 75.19 587th 4309 86.4%
2021 41.04 2667th 4451 40.1%
2022 57.96 1617th 4477 63.9%
2023 65.57 1152nd 4521 74.5%
2024 70.18 917th 4560 79.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 1513th 4306 64.9%
2019 59.88 1511th 4348 65.2%
2021 26.09 3445th 4499 23.4%
2022 49.95 2155th 4561 52.8%
2023 64.48 1338th 4588 70.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.89 1511th 3106 51.4%
2019 59.16 1560th 3184 51.0%
2021 31.08 2312th 3006 23.1%
2022 56.90 1559th 2958 47.3%
2023 68.40 936th 2980 68.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.59 2338th 4240 44.9%
2019 47.67 2131st 4295 50.4%
2021 18.92 4111th 4331 5.1%
2022 59.47 1448th 4461 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.92 1483rd 4319 65.7%
2019 71.19 960th 4357 78.0%
2021 37.15 2729th 4498 39.3%
2022 57.63 1730th 4563 62.1%
2023 49.65 2178th 4585 52.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.49 1136th 4168 72.7%
2019 71.52 798th 4188 80.9%
2021 36.02 2832nd 4329 34.6%
2022 61.14 1388th 4376 68.3%
2023 64.98 1202nd 4401 72.7%
2024 66.14 1128th 4431 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.37 1st 3127 100.0%
2019 94.34 44th 3142 98.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 10 1 0 350 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2001 16 3 1 532 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 20 3 0 841 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2003 20 3 0 841 0 n/a n/a 0 864
2004 26 2 0 958 0 n/a n/a 0 986
2005 23 2 0 1127 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
2006 17 0 0 650 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2007 18 0 0 668 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2008 23 5 1 739 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2009 29 3 1 781 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2010 33 3 2 742 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2011 23 1 0 780 4 0 0 0 808
2012 32 2 0 783 4 0 0 0 821
2013 35 4 1 792 3 0 0 0 835
2014 27 3 1 819 3 0 1 0 854
2015 33 4 2 829 4 0 2 0 874
2016 34 2 2 839 3 3 4 0 887
2017 26 4 2 878 3 4 4 0 921
2018 26 2 1 877 2 3 4 0 915
2019 27 2 1 870 1 4 2 0 907
2020 19 0 0 865 0 3 2 0 889
2021 17 0 0 822 0 0 4 0 843
2022 11 0 0 742 0 0 1 0 754
2023 11 4 0 812 0 0 1 0 828
2024 9 3 0 795 0 0 2 0 809

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 Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 361 24.0 15.0 86.1
2001 552 29.9 18.5 80.1
2002 864 44.8 19.3 81.7
2003 864 44.8 19.3 81.7
2004 986 53.5 18.4 79
2005 1152 61.6 18.7 76.4
2006 668 39.6 16.9 75.7
2007 686 42.9 16.0 76.1
2008 768 43.8 17.5 73.4
2009 814 46.0 17.7 75.8
2010 781 46.8 16.6 80.2
2011 808 46.0 17.5 79.1
2012 821 46.0 17.8 73
2013 835 46.0 18.1 75.6
2014 854 48.0 17.7 75.8
2015 874 48.0 18.2 78.6
2016 887 50.0 17.7 78.7
2017 921 49.9 18.4 76.4
2018 915 51.2 17.8 76.9
2019 907 50.1 18.0 77.2
2020 889 49.8 17.8 76.3
2021 843 52.6 16.0 77.6
2022 754 47.4 15.9 77.9
2023 828 49.0 16.8 77.9
2024 809 50.7 15.9 79.4

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 Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 361 24.0 15.0 86.1
2001 552 29.9 18.5 80.1
2002 864 44.8 19.3 81.7
2003 864 44.8 19.3 81.7
2004 986 53.5 18.4 79
2005 1152 61.6 18.7 76.4
2006 668 39.6 16.9 75.7
2007 686 42.9 16.0 76.1
2008 768 43.8 17.5 73.4
2009 814 46.0 17.7 75.8
2010 781 46.8 16.6 80.2
2011 808 46.0 17.5 79.1
2012 821 46.0 17.8 73
2013 835 46.0 18.1 75.6
2014 854 48.0 17.7 75.8
2015 874 48.0 18.2 78.6
2016 887 50.0 17.7 78.7
2017 921 49.9 18.4 76.4
2018 915 51.2 17.8 76.9
2019 907 50.1 18.0 77.2
2020 889 49.8 17.8 76.3
2021 843 52.6 16.0 77.6
2022 754 47.4 15.9 77.9
2023 828 49.0 16.8 77.9
2024 809 50.7 15.9 79.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $736 (8.4%) $7,992 (91.6%) $8,728
2020 $598 (6.8%) $8,142 (93.2%) $8,740
2021 $1,369 (14.4%) $8,134 (85.6%) $9,503

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1173rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1702nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)4254
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)4557
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)5454
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)6350
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)5451
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)6747
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary)5029
 21%
   5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))5738
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students907828
 8.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic870812
 6.7%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White2711
 59.3%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.2%77.9%
 0.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 809 students attended Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary.

Students who attend Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : George Washington Middle
High : United High School

Students at Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

Julia Bird Jones Muller Elementary ranks 1566th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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