Joaquin Miller Elementary School

5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joaquin Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 58%
  • : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joaquin Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Joaquin Miller Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joaquin Miller Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
58%
40%
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(18-19)
63%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
20%
56%
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Black
16%
5%
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White
30%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Joaquin Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Joaquin Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montclair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Joaquin Miller Elementary School?
403 students attend Joaquin Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Joaquin Miller Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joaquin Miller Elementary School?
Joaquin Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joaquin Miller Elementary School offer ?
Joaquin Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joaquin Miller Elementary School part of?
Joaquin Miller Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 58%
  • : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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