Miller Wall Elementary School
Tel:
(504)340-4941
- Miller Wall Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Miller Wall Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Miller Wall Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Miller Wall Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Miller Wall Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1185 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 6% |
| Black | 67% | 44% |
| White | 11% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Miller Wall Elementary School is John Ehret High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Harry S. Truman Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marrero Harry S. Truman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 546 students
0.7 miles
5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-0961 0.7 6-8 546 - Marrero Marrero Academy For Advanced Studies Grades: PK-5 | 353 students
1.1 miles
2820 Mount Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-4739 1.1 PK-5 353 - Marrero Westbank Community School Grades: K-8 | 45 students
1.1 miles
2590 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)371-4651 1.1 K-8 45 - Marrero Estelle Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 756 students
1.3 miles
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)347-3727 1.3 PK-8 756 - Marrero John Ehret High School Grades: 9-12 | 2192 students
1.3 miles
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)340-7651 1.3 9-12 2192
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