Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Miller Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian).
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Miller Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 619 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Miller Elementary - 02's ranking?
Miller Elementary - 02 is ranked #33 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Miller Elementary - 02?
234 students attend Miller Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Miller Elementary - 02 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Elementary - 02?
Miller Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miller Elementary - 02 offer ?
Miller Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Elementary - 02 part of?
Miller Elementary - 02 is part of Miller 29-4 School District.
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