Kelly Miller Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 635-2961
Kelly Miller Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Kelly Miller Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kelly Miller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Kelly Miller Elementary School's student population of 229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 229 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kelly Miller Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kelly Miller Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #603 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 86% | 34% |
| White | 8% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kelly Miller Elementary School is Fairfield Central High School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Midland Stem Institute (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winnsboro Midland Stem Institute Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 186 students
3.3 miles
112 Crane Street
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(864) 815-1524 3.3 K-8 186 - Winnsboro Fairfield Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 403 students
4.6 miles
728 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-4270 4.6 7-8 403 - Winnsboro Fairfield Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 777 students
6.1 miles
836 Us Highway 321 Bypass Sout
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-1441 6.1 9-12 777 - Winnsboro Fairfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 590 students
6.1 miles
175 Medley Road
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5594 6.1 PK-6 590 - Winnsboro Fairfield Career And Technology Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
6.9 miles
790 Us Highway 321 North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
(803) 635-5506 6.9 9-12 n/a
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