Serving 826 students in grades 5-8, M Clifford Miller Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M Clifford Miller Middle School serves the northern part of Lake Katrine, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 39.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
M Clifford Miller Middle School's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
826 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a difference in students’ lives through learning and expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Readiness to Learn.
School Rankings
M Clifford Miller Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M Clifford Miller Middle School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3927 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M Clifford Miller Middle School's ranking?
M Clifford Miller Middle School is ranked #3927 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are M Clifford Miller Middle School often compared to?
M Clifford Miller Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Watson Bailey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend M Clifford Miller Middle School?
826 students attend M Clifford Miller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of M Clifford Miller Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M Clifford Miller Middle School?
M Clifford Miller Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does M Clifford Miller Middle School offer ?
M Clifford Miller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is M Clifford Miller Middle School part of?
M Clifford Miller Middle School is part of Kingston City School District.
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