#27 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#649 of 50,301 nationally
About Mills El
Mills El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 703 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (78th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 703.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Mills El ranks 12th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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 Mills El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Mills El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gorzycki Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,305 students · 1.4 km away
Kiker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students · 2.2 km away
Bowie H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,876 students · 3.2 km away
Clayton El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students · 3.2 km away
Oak Hill El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 3.5 km away
Boone El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 3.8 km away
Patton El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
737 students · 3.9 km away
Valor South Austin
Austin · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,364 students · 4.0 km away
Covington Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students · 4.2 km away
Small Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Solar Preparatory School for Girls at Bonham
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
703 students
W E Chalmers El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
703 students
Sam Houston El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Hallsville West El
Longview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
703 students
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Jack & Sharon Rhoads El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
703 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mills El a good school?
Mills El has a Success Index (US) of 90.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 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 Mills El rank in Texas?
Mills El ranks #27 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #649 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mills El?
Mills El had 703 students in 2025.
Is Mills El a elementary school or a high school?
Mills El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mills El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mills El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.