Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Miller School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miller School serves the southwest part of Waldoboro, ME, covering an attendance area of approximately 78.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller School's student population of 361 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miller School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller School's ranking?
Miller School is ranked #422 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Miller School often compared to?
Miller Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Community School, Nobleboro Central School, Medomak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Miller School?
361 students attend Miller School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Miller School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller School?
Miller School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Miller School offer ?
Miller School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller School part of?
Miller School is part of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District.
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