Miner Elementary School
Miner Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Miner Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
School Overview
Miner Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Miner Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Miner Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #149 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 16% |
| Black | 82% | 69% |
| White | 11% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11) | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Miner Elementary School is Kingsman Academy Pcs (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
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Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 252 students10
0.2 miles
1375 E St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028 0.2 6-12 252 - Washington Monument Academy Pcs Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-7 | 116 students10
0.3 miles
500 19th St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 545-3180 0.3 5-7 116 - Washington Friendship Pcs Armstrong Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 395 students10
0.4 miles
1400 1st Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 572-1070 0.4 PK-5 395 - Washington Friendship Pcs Blow Pierce Elementary School Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 387 students10
0.4 miles
725 19th St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070 0.4 PK-3 387 - Washington Friendship Pcs Blow Pierce Middle School Charter School
Math: 20% | Reading: 27%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 4-8 | 242 students10
0.4 miles
725 19th St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070 0.4 4-8 242
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