Summary:
Miles Independent School District (Isd) is a small Texas district serving about 486 students across just two schools, Miles Elementary (grades PK-6) and Miles High School (grades 7-12), with no standalone middle school.
Miles Elementary is the district’s standout campus, earning a 5-star rating and ranking #123 out of 4,627 Texas elementary schools (97th percentile). Its rank has jumped 222 places over two years, from #345 to #123. The elementary school also leads in academics, with 2025-2026 STAAR averages of 81.1% in reading and 82.6% in math. Miles High School is strong too, ranked #212 out of 2,009 Texas high schools (89th percentile) with a 4-star rating. Its math proficiency dipped slightly to 70.8%, but it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. The high school also spends about 25.7% more per student ($12,754 vs. $10,150), likely reflecting secondary program costs.
Math is the district’s true academic identity, with scores often double state averages—3rd grade math at 88.6% vs. 44.3%, and Algebra I at 85.7% vs. 54.0%. Reading is also well above state norms, though by smaller margins. A few quirky trends stand out: 8th grade social studies fell to just 21.2% in 2024-2025, then rebounded to 43.2% the next year, while Biology EOC proficiency surged from 68.8% to 96.6%. With low student-teacher ratios (11.8 elementary, 9.4 high school) and moderate economic disadvantage (46% and 39% free/reduced lunch), Miles ISD delivers top-tier results across the board, making it one of the highest-performing small districts in Texas.
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