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Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2216^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary in Grand Prairie, TX, is a PK-5 school serving 696 students in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd), where over 81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school has achieved a remarkable turnaround, jumping from the 32nd percentile statewide to the 52nd percentile in the most recent year—its highest ranking in over a decade. The STEM focus is driving real results, especially in math: 4th and 5th graders now outperform both district and state averages in math proficiency, a rare feat for a high-poverty school. For example, 4th-grade math proficiency reached 57.45%, far exceeding nearby Hobbs Williams Elementary (32.61%) and Sam Rayburn Elementary Steam Academy (45.71%). The school also excels with Spanish-language assessments, with 5th-grade Spanish Reading proficiency at 56.25% versus the state average of 34.82%, indicating strong bilingual programs. While the nearby School For The Highly Gifted ranks 6th in the state, it serves a very different, low-poverty population, making Ellen Ochoa’s equitable success across all student subgroups—including those from low-income backgrounds and special education—especially noteworthy.

Despite these gains, 3rd grade remains a challenge, with only about 30% of students proficient in reading and math—well below state averages. This is a common hurdle for high-poverty schools, but the school’s ability to accelerate students by 4th and 5th grade suggests that its STEM curriculum is effective once students build foundational skills. Compared to David Daniels Elementary Academy Of Science & Math, a similar STEM-focused school that dropped to the 40th percentile, Ellen Ochoa’s upward momentum is stronger. For parents seeking a school with proven growth, strong math outcomes, and effective bilingual programs, Ellen Ochoa is a standout choice in the district.

696

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,579

Per pupil spending ?

81.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2030 Proctor Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051-3797

(972) 262-7131

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.5%

African American:

5.7%

White:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 11th percentile in 2016 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

✓Above the Texas median (52nd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg43%

Texas avg50%

2,216^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 41 pts since 2016

From bottom 11% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

565^th of 951Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.0	2216 of 4627	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.6	3158 of 4651	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.4	3124 of 4710	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.1	3266 of 4647	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.5	2899 of 4581	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.9	3507 of 4578	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.8	2970 of 4479	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.5	3157 of 4359	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.9	3480 of 4329	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.9	3827 of 4286	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	17.4	3867 of 4320	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	29.7	3418 of 4260	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.4	3117 of 4221	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.8	3102 of 4206	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.2	3341 of 4095	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	20.4	3589 of 3937	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	17.8	3600 of 3884	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	23.8	3328 of 3768	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.5	2575 of 3724	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	29.9	2848 of 3476	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	44.9	2265 of 3475	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	29.8	2875 of 3465	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	1119 of 2406	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.9	992 of 1905	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.4	1680 of 2443	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.0	1652 of 2443	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.4	625 of 2421	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	45.3	1220 of 2444	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.6	960 of 2515	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.4	1198 of 2483	51.8%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.5	1985 of 4461	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.3	2033 of 4331	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.1	2530 of 4295	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.0	1822 of 4240	57.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.4	921 of 1643	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.5	1880 of 2918	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.9	2088 of 3668	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	1528 of 3556	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.1	1251 of 3487	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.2	1933 of 3446	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.1	2269 of 3333	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	1835 of 3226	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.4	2335 of 4575	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.2	2632 of 3744	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.0	3099 of 4658	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.8	3060 of 4588	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.0	3163 of 4561	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.1	3179 of 4499	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.3	2992 of 4348	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.9	3254 of 4306	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	1717 of 3075	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.1	949 of 2619	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.9	1045 of 2980	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.8	1910 of 2958	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.4	2093 of 3006	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.3	1151 of 3184	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	1915 of 3106	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	1592 of 4413	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.9	2259 of 3644	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	2955 of 4465	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.8	2582 of 4401	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	2763 of 4376	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.1	3154 of 4329	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.3	2486 of 4188	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.6	2740 of 4168	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	1410 of 4520	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.8	2084 of 3705	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	3168 of 4594	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.1	2728 of 4521	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.8	1967 of 4477	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.5	3153 of 4451	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.6	2383 of 4309	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.8	2715 of 4264	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.6	2135 of 4582	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.0	2706 of 3739	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.7	3682 of 4647	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.3	3304 of 4585	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	41.3	2664 of 4563	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.2	3647 of 4498	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.4	2833 of 4357	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.1	2980 of 4319	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	1594 of 4301	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	20.6	3186 of 3549	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.5	3731 of 4292	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.9	2086 of 4086	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.1	1698 of 3952	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.5	2523 of 3799	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.0	3056 of 3684	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.2	2501 of 3558	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	27.1	2472 of 3082	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.2	2116 of 3142	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.1	2265 of 3127	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)64th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile+11 vs school

At Risk (2022)56th percentile+19 vs school

African American (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)49th percentile-3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)44th percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)44th percentile-8 vs school

White (2021)20th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading48%-6 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (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	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 EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2030 Proctor Dr	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-7131	696	47	14.8	81.2%	20 (2.9%)	40 (5.7%)	616 (88.5%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	48	2216^th of 4627 public elementary schools	52.1%		34.6	3158^th of 4651 public elementary schools	32.1%	942	32.0	28.6	56.3			50.0				31.5	51.8	58.1				30.4	57.5	52.0					$7,579
School For The Highly Gifted	Public, Charter	1-8	2205 S E 4th St	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 343-7864	142	15	9.2	33.8%	30 (21.1%)	34 (23.9%)	24 (16.9%)	43 (30.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.7%)	99.6	6^th of 4627 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.1	17^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.6%	11							100.0	100.0	100.0	92.3	95.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	100.0	100.0	85.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,736
Juan N Seguin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 S E Fourth St	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 522-7100	452	34	13.2	84.3%	22 (4.9%)	40 (8.8%)	375 (83.0%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	46.2	2318^th of 4627 public elementary schools	49.9%		33	3252^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	30.1%	934	8.0	14.3	36.4							50.0	46.7	55.3				30.9	58.0	43.9					$10,599
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1160 Warrior Trl	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 522-7200	582	39	14.9	73.5%	25 (4.3%)	108 (18.6%)	408 (70.1%)	19 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	40.2	2733^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	40.9%		31.5	3337^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.3%	604	53.3	50.0	33.3							64.1	44.7	40.6				48.7	36.7	31.9					$7,273
Trinity Basin Preparatory - Grand Prairie	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	3116 S Carrier Pkwy	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Trinity Basin Preparatory	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(214) 946-9100	433	26	16.4	78.8%	110 (25.4%)	130 (30.0%)	145 (33.5%)	11 (2.5%)	18 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.2%)	26.9	3635^th of 4627 public elementary schools	21.4%		23	3852^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	17.2%	217										25.0	37.8	37.8	54.6	61.9	61.3	40.6	32.4	13.5	39.4	33.3	54.8	9.7	$12,851
Global Leadership Academy At Barbara Bush Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	511 E Springdale	Grand Prairie	75052	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 237-1628	555	38	14.7	83.4%	34 (6.1%)	81 (14.6%)	408 (73.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	17.9	4158^th of 4627 public elementary schools	10.1%		32	3312^th of 4651 public elementary schools	28.8%	846	55.0	36.4	35.7		28.6					24.0	36.7	39.7				22.5	38.5	29.7					$8,974
David Daniels Elementary Academy Of Science & Math	Public	PK, KG-5	801 M L King Jr Blvd	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 264-7803	445	30	14.8	91.2%	9 (2.0%)	139 (31.2%)	284 (63.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	39.9	2755^th of 4627 public elementary schools	40.5%		50.6	2115^th of 4651 public elementary schools	54.5%	640	18.2	40.0	65.0							45.5	46.0	35.1				40.0	50.0	39.7					$10,727
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Alice Dr	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 262-7348	618	42	14.7	92.1%	30 (4.9%)	36 (5.8%)	536 (86.7%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	37.7	2912^th of 4627 public elementary schools	37.1%		41.8	2650^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.0%	262	31.8	34.6	54.2	0.0						27.7	50.0	50.0				28.1	53.4	45.7					$8,534
Remynse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2720 Fall Dr	Grand Prairie	75052	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-0500	394	36	11.0	89.3%	17 (4.3%)	96 (24.4%)	260 (66.0%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.8%)	32.7	3246^th of 4627 public elementary schools	29.8%		42.6	2600^th of 4651 public elementary schools	44.1%	646	16.7	63.6	28.6	20.0	0.0					36.1	37.0	45.7	43.8			42.1	41.2	39.5	31.9				$12,584
Hobbs Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1635 S E 14th St	Grand Prairie	75051	Dallas County	Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 522-2700	632	42	15.2	89.6%	28 (4.4%)	77 (12.2%)	496 (78.5%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.1%)	23.8	3825^th of 4627 public elementary schools	17.3%		17.5	4163^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	10.5%	338	24.3	12.5	27.3							41.8	46.8	39.1				30.4	32.6	24.1					$6,874

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary?

Students at Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary in?

Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

Is Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary a good school?

Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary ranks 2216^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary usually go on to attend:

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How many students attend Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 696 students attended Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam Elementary.

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