Ben Milam El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harlingen, Texas 78550 · Harlingen Cisd
#3029 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#34019 of 50,301 nationally
About Ben Milam El
Ben Milam El is a public elementary located in Harlingen, in the Harlingen Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3029th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 30 schools in Harlingen; Ben Milam El ranks 22nd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ben Milam El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ben Milam El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harlingen H S - South
Harlingen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,019 students · 2.0 km away
Lamar El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students · 2.2 km away
Houston El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students · 2.2 km away
Bowie El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 2.3 km away
Coakley Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
687 students · 2.5 km away
Jefferson El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 2.7 km away
Travis El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 3.3 km away
Crockett El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students · 3.7 km away
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy
Harlingen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students · 3.8 km away
Jubilee Harlingen
Harlingen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
377 students · 3.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben Milam El a good school?
Ben Milam El has a Success Index (US) of 36.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3029 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ben Milam El rank in Texas?
Ben Milam El ranks #3029 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #34019 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ben Milam El?
Ben Milam El had 389 students in 2025.
Is Ben Milam El a elementary school or a high school?
Ben Milam El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ben Milam El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ben Milam El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.