Eliza Miller Primary School (Closed 2018)

106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Eliza Miller Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
(16-17)
30-34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eliza Miller Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
15-19%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eliza Miller Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
94%
20%
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White
6%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
0.11
This chart display the diversity score of Eliza Miller Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eliza Miller Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Eliza Miller Primary School?
475 students attend Eliza Miller Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Eliza Miller Primary School students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliza Miller Primary School?
Eliza Miller Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eliza Miller Primary School offer ?
Eliza Miller Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Eliza Miller Primary School part of?
Eliza Miller Primary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.

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