Ben Milam El
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD · Grades PK-5
2,161st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Ben Milam El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ben Milam El 2,161st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 63th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Ben Milam El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 150 students tested
Ben Milam El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 370 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.9% | 97.8% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| White | 14.1% | 2.2% | ▼ 11.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ben Milam El
Typical home value $178K in zip 78550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ben Milam El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Lamar ElHarlingen CISD · 1.3 mi away2,356th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 6Houston ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away2,004th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 46% - 8Bowie ElHarlingen CISD · 1.4 mi away964th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 62% - 3Jefferson ElHarlingen CISD · 1.6 mi away3,467th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 37% - 3Travis ElHarlingen CISD · 2 mi away3,086th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 32% - 4Crockett ElHarlingen CISD · 2.3 mi away2,827th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 45% - 4Horizon Montessori III - STEM AcademyHorizon Montessori Public Schools · 2.4 mi away · charter2,929th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 32% - 5Treasure Hills ElHarlingen CISD · 2.7 mi away2,287th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ben Milam El in?
Ben Milam El is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Ben Milam El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ben Milam El 2,161st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ben Milam El?
Hispanic 98%, White 2% (370 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ben Milam El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78550 is $178K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.