Milam El
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades PK-5
899th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
Milam El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Milam El 899th 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 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
Milam El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 362 students tested
Milam El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 748 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.6% | 89.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 11.5% | 9.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Milam El
Typical home value $198K in zip 78501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Milam El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Jackson ElMcallen ISD · 0.9 mi away1,439th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 5Mcauliffe ElMcallen ISD · 1.4 mi away2,455th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 38% - 8Seguin ElMcallen ISD · 1.5 mi away979th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 56% - 8Castaneda ElMcallen ISD · 1.6 mi away1,115th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 53% - 3Wilson ElMcallen ISD · 1.8 mi away3,150th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 28% - 8Garza ElMcallen ISD · 1.9 mi away1,197th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 48% - 10Rayburn ElMcallen ISD · 1.9 mi away365th of 4,406
ELA 78% · Math 70% - 10Gonzalez ElMcallen ISD · 2 mi away217th of 4,406
ELA 84% · Math 74%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Milam El in?
Milam El is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Milam El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Milam El 899th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Milam El?
Hispanic 90%, White 9% (748 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Milam El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78501 is $198K 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.