Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: T.C. Miller Elementary for Innovation serves the eastern part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation's student population of 168 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Motto
#TCMSOARS
School Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
American Bald Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation's ranking?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is ranked #1531 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation often compared to?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Dearington Elementary/innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 School For Innovation?
168 students attend T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation offer ?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation part of?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation located?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is located in the Miller Park neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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