Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat.'s student population of 197 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1589 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
51%
22%
White
33%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat.'s ranking?
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. is ranked #1589 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat.?
197 students attend T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. students are Black, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat.?
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. offer ?
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. part of?
T.c. Miller Elementary For Innovat. is part of Lynchburg City PBLC Schs School District.
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