Serving 697 students in grades Kindergarten-7, John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John and Jacquelyn Miller Elementary serves the southwest part of Lancaster, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
697 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#5308 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School's ranking?
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School is ranked #5308 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School often compared to?
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nancy Cory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School?
697 students attend John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School?
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School offer ?
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School part of?
John And Jacquelyn Miller Elementary School is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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