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Mildred B Ellis Elementary

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Mildred B Ellis Elementary ranks 2799 th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2799^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Mildred B Ellis Elementary is a PK-5 school in Josephine, TX, serving 385 students within the Community Independent School District (Isd), a district rated as average among Texas schools.

One of the most notable findings is that Mildred B Ellis has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (36.36%) compared to nearby schools like McClendon Elementary (60.77%) and John & Barbara Roderick Elementary (54.75%), yet it ranks lower overall (40th percentile) than both of those schools. This suggests the school may be underperforming relative to its demographic profile. A clear strength is its Special Education program, which ranks in the 64th percentile statewide—a standout compared to other subgroups. However, there is a significant gender performance gap, with male students ranking in the 48th percentile and female students in the 30th percentile. Additionally, math scores vary dramatically by grade level: 4th-grade math proficiency was just 22.92% in 2024-2025, while 5th-grade math reached 56.52%.

For parents comparing options, the highest-performing nearby schools are in the Caddo Mills Independent School District (Isd), such as Kathryn Griffis Elementary (83rd percentile) and Frances And Jeannette Lee Elementary (64th percentile), which consistently outperform Mildred B Ellis across subjects. Within the same district, McClendon Elementary (53rd percentile) achieves higher scores despite serving a more economically diverse student body, pointing to potential differences in instructional quality or school culture. These comparisons may be valuable for families weighing their options in the area.

385

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

36.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

900 N Main St
Josephine, TX 75173

(972) 843-6850

District: Community Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

28.1%

African American:

6.5%

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At a glance

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (44% vs 51% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Reading scores 11 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg45%

Texas avg51%

2,799^th of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

550^th of 947Community Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)64th percentile+24 vs school

Male (2026)48th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)35th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)30th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)25th percentile-14 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)19th percentile-20 vs school

White (2026)18th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics44%-3 vs state

Reading43%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Mildred B Ellis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 N Main St	Josephine	75173	Collin County	Community Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 843-6850	385	20	19.0	36.4%	234 (60.8%)	25 (6.5%)	108 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	39.6	2799^th of 4643 public elementary schools	39.7%					(n/a)							40.4	45.1	45.8	45.3	39.1	47.5
John & Barbara Roderick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Cotton Gin Court	Royse City	75173	Collin County	Community Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 843-6150	663	34	19.2	54.8%	226 (34.1%)	109 (16.4%)	293 (44.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.2%)	44	2458^th of 4643 public elementary schools	47.1%		32.7	3273^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	29.6%	815							50.6	44.4	57.7	37.9	49.5	35.9	$7,554
McClendon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Fm 1138 N	Nevada	75173	Collin County	Community Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 843-6800	548	30	18.3	60.8%	184 (33.6%)	6 (1.1%)	334 (60.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.2%)	48.6	2192^nd of 4643 public elementary schools	52.8%		52.4	1999^th of 4651 public elementary schools	57.0%	193	28.6	21.4	15.4				44.6	56.8	62.0	48.3	40.6	35.1	$10,099
Sara Moss Elementary	Public	K-5	2325 Three River Rd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 636-2413	0																		(n/a)							39.2	36.4	36.8	37.3	24.1	25.0
Kathryn Griffis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3639 Fm 1565	Caddo Mills	75135	Hunt County	Caddo Mills Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 527-3525	669	49	13.7	38.9%	372 (55.6%)	46 (6.9%)	215 (32.1%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.0%)	79	795^th of 4643 public elementary schools	82.9%		78.8	795^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.9%								57.5	68.6		60.9	60.8		$9,173
Frances And Jeannette Lee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2702 Gilmer	Caddo Mills	75135	Hunt County	Caddo Mills Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 527-3162	632	50	12.6	30.5%	422 (66.8%)	28 (4.4%)	159 (25.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.8%)	58.9	1662^nd of 4643 public elementary schools	64.2%		78.9	788^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.1%	874							66.1	40.3		54.8	50.7		$9,509
Davis Elementary	Public	K-5	1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-9549	616	41	15.0	53.1%	249 (40.4%)	85 (13.8%)	260 (42.2%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	52.6	1985^th of 4643 public elementary schools	57.2%		46	2381^st of 4651 public elementary schools	48.8%	396	22.2	50.0	33.3			0.0	52.1	50.7	48.2	50.0	52.5	47.7	$10,321
Ruth Cherry Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Fm 1777	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3301	772	50	15.4	47.4%	293 (38.0%)	165 (21.4%)	255 (33.0%)	15 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	38 (4.9%)	40.8	2686^th of 4643 public elementary schools	42.1%		35.3	3099^th of 4651 public elementary schools	33.4%	413							47.1	45.6	42.5	44.1	54.8	33.6	$7,809
Kathy Kirkpatrick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	110 Trailstone Dr	Caddo Mills	75135	Hunt County	Caddo Mills Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(903) 527-6056	0																		(n/a)							63.5	62.4		60.4	50.5
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary	Public	K-5	2801 Fm 35	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3304	762	50	15.2	36.2%	338 (44.4%)	136 (17.8%)	223 (29.3%)	22 (2.9%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.5%)	55.4	1837^th of 4643 public elementary schools	60.4%		55.4	1808^th of 4651 public elementary schools	61.1%	29	23.1	16.7					51.8	50.8	49.5	50.0	47.6	59.6	$8,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Mildred B Ellis Elementary

Is Mildred B Ellis Elementary a good school?

Mildred B Ellis Elementary ranks 2799^th of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mildred B Ellis Elementary in?

Community Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Mildred B Ellis Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 385 students attended Mildred B Ellis Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mildred B Ellis Elementary?

Students at Mildred B Ellis Elementary are 61% White, 28% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNewSep 30, 2026

2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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