Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Miller Special Education ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miller Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Miller Special Education's student population of 88 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs!
School Rankings
Miller Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Special Education is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Special Education's ranking?
Miller Special Education is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Miller Special Education often compared to?
Miller Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Deaf School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Special Education?
The graduation rate of Miller Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Miller Special Education?
88 students attend Miller Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Miller Special Education students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Special Education?
Miller Special Education has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miller Special Education offer ?
Miller Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Special Education part of?
Miller Special Education is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Miller Special Education located?
Miller Special Education is located in the Creighton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Creighton.
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