Douglas J. Miller Elementary School
Tel:
(661)836-6689
- Douglas J. Miller Elementary School serves 1,061 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Douglas J. Miller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Douglas J. Miller Elementary School's student population of 1,061 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,061 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Douglas J. Miller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Douglas J. Miller Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5408 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 12% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Douglas J. Miller Elementary School is Ridgeview High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stonecreek Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bill L. Williams Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Ridgeview High School Grades: 9-12 | 2549 students
0.9 miles
8501 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)398-3100 0.9 9-12 2549 - Bakersfield Bill L. Williams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 908 students
1.1 miles
5601 Harris Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)837-8070 1.1 K-6 908 - Bakersfield Stonecreek Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 863 students
1.1 miles
8000 Akers Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)834-4521 1.1 7-8 863 - Bakersfield Berkshire Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1000 students
1.2 miles
3900 Berkshire Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)834-9472 1.2 K-6 1000 - Bakersfield Panama Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 843 students
1.4 miles
9400 Stine Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661)831-1741 1.4 K-6 843
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