Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Miller Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller Avenue School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Miller Avenue School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
83%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Miller Avenue School?
401 students attend Miller Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Miller Avenue School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Avenue School?
Miller Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Miller Avenue School offer ?
Miller Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Avenue School part of?
Miller Avenue School is part of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District.
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