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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)66%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
95%
19%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
57%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 14:1.
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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