The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mina El
Mina Elementary serves grades pre-K through fifth in Bastrop, a historic small town southeast of Austin that is entering a rapid growth phase. The school sits at a moment of transition. In May 2023, voters approved a large bond package that includes the replacement of Mina Elementary itself, signaling that the current facility is slated for renewal as the district expands. The school is one of several campuses in a district managing fast enrollment growth; Adelton Elementary, the district's ninth elementary school, opened in fall 2025, and a tenth elementary is planned, with new middle schools also coming online to relieve overcrowding.
Mina's student body is diverse and economically mixed. About three-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment spans roughly equal shares of Hispanic students and white students, with smaller populations of Black students and students of two or more races. The school is small enough that pre-K through fifth grade serve under a thousand students total, with each grade level ranging from around eighty to over a hundred students. Data on English learner enrollment and special education enrollment was not available.
State testing data for 2024-25 shows proficiency challenges across subjects. In English language arts, fourth-graders performed best, with a substantial share meeting or exceeding state standards; third and fifth graders posted lower rates. In math, proficiency was weaker across the board, with fourth graders showing particularly low proficiency and fifth graders and third graders performing at similar, modest levels. Science proficiency in fifth grade was notably low, with only a small share of tested students meeting standards. On a broader measure across all tested subjects, about a third of students achieved proficiency, placing the school above the midpoint among the four districts in Bastrop County, though the overall picture points to room for growth in math and science.
The housing market around Bastrop is shifting rapidly. Home values have declined modestly from the prior year, but the area remains affordable relative to both state and national benchmarks. Rental housing is similarly accessible. This is a community where many families are moving in for work or space; The Colony, a large master-planned subdivision, is expanding with multiple active builders, and other substantial residential projects are underway nearby. The district's growth and the construction of new schools reflect this influx.
Bastrop itself offers small-town walkability downtown, where the Colorado River and parks anchor community life, though most surrounding development is car-oriented. Major employers include healthcare and research institutions, retail trade, and government services. The town is positioned within the Austin metropolitan labor market.
A parent considering Mina should know it is a school in a district managing significant change. The bond-funded replacement of the building suggests investment but also that current facilities may be aging. The school's test results indicate students are struggling most with math and science; whether tutoring, intervention, or curriculum changes are in place would be worth discussing directly with the school. Enrollment growth and boundary rezoning in 2025 and 2026 means attendance assignments are fluid. The broader community context is one of new families arriving and housing development, which shapes peer composition and school culture. For families prioritizing strong core academic performance right now, a parent may want to look into this further with the school and district, particularly around how math instruction is being addressed.
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