Summary:
The Milano Independent School District (Isd) serves the small, close-knit community of Milano, Texas, with three schools—Milano Elementary (PK-5), Milano J H (6-8), and Milano High School (9-12)—enrolling a total of 423 students and earning a top 14% district ranking in Texas.
Each school has distinct strengths. Milano Elementary is the most consistent performer, maintaining a 4-star rating and improving its state ranking to the 81st percentile, with 5th-grade Reading scores nearly 19 points above the state average. Milano J H is a standout for its dramatic turnaround, jumping from the 69th to the 83rd percentile, driven by exceptional Algebra I proficiency (90% of 8th graders passed, 36 points above the state average) and strong Social Studies scores. Milano High School excels in English I Reading (85.71% proficient) and Biology (80.77% proficient), with a 94.1% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, though its state ranking dipped to the 68th percentile. Spending varies widely: the high school spends $16,916 per student with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio, while the elementary school spends $12,181 with a 12.5:1 ratio, yet the elementary school ranks higher—suggesting factors beyond spending drive performance.
Key takeaways include a powerful math pipeline at the middle school, where 90% of 8th graders pass Algebra I compared to only 40% of 9th graders at the high school, indicating a need for curriculum alignment. Science is a district-wide weakness, with 5th-grade and 8th-grade scores below state averages. The middle school’s improvement in 7th-grade Math (from 43.75% to 63.64% proficient) highlights its upward trajectory. Overall, Milano ISD offers small class sizes, strong graduation rates, and standout subject performance, with the middle school emerging as a turnaround story.
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