Best Public Schools in Zip Code 79908

Summary:

The 79908 zip code in Texas is home to a single standout school, Milam Elementary, which serves students from a diverse range of backgrounds. With a student population of 845, Milam Elementary boasts a strong academic performance, consistently exceeding the district and state averages on STAAR assessments in reading, math, and science.

Milam Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 16.4 is slightly lower than the state average, and the school's spending per student of $10,398 is higher than the state norm, suggesting a commitment to providing quality resources and support for its students. The school's diverse student population, with 34.32% White, 15.03% African American, 32.19% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented, is a testament to its ability to serve a wide range of learners. Additionally, the school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 59.64%, indicates that it is effectively supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Despite some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, El Paso Independent School District (Isd)'s Milam Elementary has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, reflecting its strong reputation and performance. The school's commitment to academic excellence, diverse student population, and efficient use of resources make it a valuable asset to the 79908 zip code community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Milam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Luke St	El Paso	79908	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 587-2520	845	51	16.4	59.6%	290 (34.3%)	127 (15.0%)	272 (32.2%)	15 (1.8%)	8 (0.9%)	19 (2.2%)	114 (13.5%)	65.7	1297^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.3%		81.7	700^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.9%	597	49.2	67.4	58.9	37.4	54.2	64.4	28.1	$10,398	$2,260	$8,139

Cities Near Zip Code 79908

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
El Paso	1.38 mi	229	400^th
Socorro	13.69 mi	2	747^th
Canutillo	13.72 mi	5	311^th
Horizon City	14.79 mi	2	493^rd
Vinton	14.96 mi	1	259^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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