Summary:
The two public schools serving zip code 76861 in Miles, Texas, are part of the top-ranked Miles Independent School District (Isd), which is rated in the 97th percentile statewide and serves grades PK-12 with a combined enrollment of 486 students.
Miles Elementary (grades PK-6) is the academic powerhouse, holding a 5-star rating and ranking in the 97th percentile among Texas elementary schools. Its test scores often exceed state averages by 30-40 percentage points, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. Miles High School (grades 7-12) is the well-rounded achiever, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate. While its overall ranking is slightly lower at the 89th percentile (4-star), it excels in advanced coursework, with 96.55% of students proficient in Biology—26 points above the state average. The high school also offers an even better student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, and per-student spending is slightly above the state average at $12,754.
A key finding is the "feeder pattern of excellence," where strong elementary performance builds a foundation for high school success. However, a notable "math dip" occurs in 7th grade, with proficiency dropping from an average of 82.6% in elementary to 58.82% in high school—though this still nearly doubles the state average. The district shows consistent year-over-year growth, with both schools improving their rankings. The only historical weakness was in 8th-grade Social Studies, which saw a rapid jump from 21.21% proficiency (below state average) to 43.18% (well above) in one year, demonstrating a capacity for quick instructional improvement.
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