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Joaquin Miller Elementary School

5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
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Tel: (510) 531-6688
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Joaquin Miller Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joaquin Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

School Overview

Joaquin Miller Elementary School's student population of 430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joaquin Miller Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
58%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
63%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
21%
56%
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Black
15%
5%
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White
30%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.79
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joaquin Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joaquin Miller Elementary School's ranking?

Joaquin Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Joaquin Miller Elementary School?

430 students attend Joaquin Miller Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

30% of Joaquin Miller Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Joaquin Miller Elementary School?

Joaquin Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Joaquin Miller Elementary School offer ?

Joaquin Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Joaquin Miller Elementary School part of?

Joaquin Miller Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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