Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Miller Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miller Middle School serves the northeast part of Durango, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 364.1 square miles. Families in this area typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 24.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student. Every Day.
School Rankings
Miller Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Middle School is 0.49, 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
#737 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Middle School's ranking?
Miller Middle School is ranked #737 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Miller Middle School often compared to?
Miller Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Escalante Middle School, Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Miller Middle School?
360 students attend Miller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Miller Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Middle School?
Miller Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miller Middle School offer ?
Miller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Middle School part of?
Miller Middle School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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