Eliza Miller Junior High School (Closed 2013)

Eliza Miller Junior High School serves 285 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
285 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(11-12)
60%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eliza Miller Junior High 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 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
66%
80%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eliza Miller Junior High 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Eliza Miller Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eliza Miller Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Black
95%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Eliza Miller Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
5%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Eliza Miller Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Eliza Miller Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Eliza Miller Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eliza Miller Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eliza Miller Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Eliza Miller Junior High School?
285 students attend Eliza Miller Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Eliza Miller Junior High School students are Black, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliza Miller Junior High School?
Eliza Miller Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eliza Miller Junior High School offer ?
Eliza Miller Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Eliza Miller Junior High School part of?
Eliza Miller Junior High School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.

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