Miller Elementary School
Tel:
(620)471-2100
- Miller Elementary School serves 866 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Miller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Miller Elementary School's student population of 866 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 866 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Miller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Miller Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #307 out of 1,268 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 11% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dodge City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Miller Elementary School is Dodge City High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Comanche Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Central Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dodge City Central Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 265 students
0.5 miles
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)471-2104 0.5 K-5 265 - Dodge City Comanche Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
0.7 miles
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)371-1100 0.7 6-8 728 - Dodge City Dodge City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 771 students
1.2 miles
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)471-2100 1.2 6-8 771 - Dodge City Northwest Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 437 students
1.3 miles
2100 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)227-1604 1.3 K-5 437 - Dodge City Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 312 students
1.4 miles
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620)227-1607 1.4 K-5 312
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