Miller Middle School
Tel:
(970)247-1418
- Miller Middle School serves 458 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Miller Middle School's student population of 458 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 458 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Miller Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Miller Middle School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #704 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 73% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Durango No. 9-R School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Miller Middle School is Durango High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Needham Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Durango Needham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
0.2 miles
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-4791 0.2 PK-5 457 - Durango Durango High School Grades: 9-12 | 1075 students
0.3 miles
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)259-1630 0.3 9-12 1075 - Durango Animas High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
0.6 miles
3206 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81302
(970)247-2474 0.6 9-12 274 - Durango Riverview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
0.7 miles
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-3862 0.7 PK-5 502 - Durango Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango Grades: K-10 | 306 students
1.2 miles
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-5411 1.2 K-10 306
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