Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William B Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William B Miller Elementary serves the west part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 1.2 miles, and the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
William B Miller Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
William B Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Miller Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5307 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
62%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Kelly Green and Gold
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Miller Elementary School's ranking?
William B Miller Elementary School is ranked #5307 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William B Miller Elementary School?
286 students attend William B Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of William B Miller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William B Miller Elementary School?
William B Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Miller Elementary School offer ?
William B Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is William B Miller Elementary School part of?
William B Miller Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is William B Miller Elementary School located?
William B Miller Elementary School is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Cedar Crest.
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