Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George B. Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: George B. Miller Elementary serves the west part of La Palma, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George B. Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George B. Miller Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
George B. Miller Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George B. Miller Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
34%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George B. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
George B. Miller Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are George B. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
George B. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Los Coyotes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George B. Miller Elementary School?
502 students attend George B. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of George B. Miller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George B. Miller Elementary School?
George B. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George B. Miller Elementary School offer ?
George B. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George B. Miller Elementary School part of?
George B. Miller Elementary School is part of Centralia Elementary School District.
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