Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert Place Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert Place Miller Elementary School serves the southern part of Bismarck, ND, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Place Miller Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert Place Miller Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Place Miller Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 449 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Place Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Place Miller Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Robert Place Miller Elementary School?
485 students attend Robert Place Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Robert Place Miller Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Place Miller Elementary School?
Robert Place Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Robert Place Miller Elementary School offer ?
Robert Place Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert Place Miller Elementary School part of?
Robert Place Miller Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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