Miller Special Education

200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
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Top 30%
Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Miller Special Education ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miller Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Miller Special Education's student population of 100 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
100 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Miller Special Education ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Special Education is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miller Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miller Special Education and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
26%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
70%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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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 CO.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Miller Special Education and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
78%
This chart display graduation rate of Miller Special Education and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miller Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miller Special Education and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miller Special Education's ranking?
Miller Special Education is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Miller Special Education often compared to?
Miller Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Sobesky Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Special Education?
The graduation rate of Miller Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 78%.
How many students attend Miller Special Education?
100 students attend Miller Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Miller Special Education students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Special Education?
Miller Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miller Special Education offer ?
Miller Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Miller Special Education part of?
Miller Special Education is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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