Serving 447 students in grades 4-5, Dorie Miller Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dorie Miller Intermediate serves the southwest part of Ennis, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 94.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorie Miller Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dorie Miller Intermediate School's student population of 447 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Is Important.
School Rankings
Dorie Miller Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorie Miller Intermediate School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2321 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorie Miller Intermediate School's ranking?
Dorie Miller Intermediate School is ranked #2321 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dorie Miller Intermediate School often compared to?
Dorie Miller Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Lummus Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dorie Miller Intermediate School?
447 students attend Dorie Miller Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dorie Miller Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorie Miller Intermediate School?
Dorie Miller Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorie Miller Intermediate School offer ?
Dorie Miller Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dorie Miller Intermediate School part of?
Dorie Miller Intermediate School is part of Ennis Independent School District.
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