Serving 980 students in grades 4-5, Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Egg Harbor Township school district, covering approximately 65.3 square miles. The zone's furthest edge is 8.7 miles from the school, with a typical drive taking about 10-12 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School's student population of 980 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School?
980 students attend Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School part of?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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