Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School

Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 30% in NV
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar

School Rankings

Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#195 out of 684 schools
(Top 30%)
45%
30%
47%
44%
15-19%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
75%
45%
Black
10%
12%
White
9%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School's ranking?
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School often compared to?
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bracken Walter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School?
594 students attend Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School?
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School offer ?
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School part of?
Miller Sandy Searles Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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