Eliza Miller Primary School (Closed 2018)
Eliza Miller Primary School served 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
475 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
94%
20%

White
6%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Eliza Miller Primary School?
475 students attend Eliza Miller Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Eliza Miller Primary School students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliza Miller Primary School?
Eliza Miller Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eliza Miller Primary School offer ?
Eliza Miller Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Eliza Miller Primary School part of?
Eliza Miller Primary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.
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