Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Summary:

Arthur E. Mills Intermediate is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Firebaugh, California, with 477 students. The school faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates, underperformance on state assessments, and a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Arthur E. Mills Intermediate has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.8% in 2017-2018 to 25.7% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school also consistently underperforms the state and Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district averages on Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 31.11% of students proficient or better in ELA and 28.31% in Math, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with the school ranking in the top 40% for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, but in the bottom 30% for male students and students with disabilities.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Alview Elementary, which is 13 miles away, Arthur E. Mills Intermediate generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school does show some success with its migrant student population, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools for this subgroup. This suggests that the school may have effective practices that could be leveraged to improve outcomes for other student populations. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates should be a top priority for the school and Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified district.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1191 P St.
       Firebaugh, CA  93622-2230


(559) 659-2317

District: Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4031st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Arthur E. Mills Intermediate usually attend:

Middle:    Firebaugh Middle
High:    Firebaugh High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.3%
White:
4.1%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details Arthur E. Mills Intermediate ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.3%), White (4.1%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate is 21.8. (See more...)
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Compare Arthur E. Mills Intermediate employs 22.1 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arthur E. Mills Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks Arthur E. Mills Intermediate 4031st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Arthur E. Mills Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified 1010th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.31 3913th 4809 18.6%
2005 27.86 3417th 4822 29.1%
2006 31.86 3181st 4818 34.0%
2007 44.73 2631st 5113 48.5%
2008 39.14 2989th 5113 41.5%
2009 38.77 3127th 5193 39.8%
2010 43.26 2968th 5314 44.1%
2011 46.63 2798th 5377 48.0%
2012 40.10 3258th 5390 39.6%
2013 20.19 4719th 5530 14.7%
2015 21.05 4518th 5611 19.5%
2016 28.59 3880th 5614 30.9%
2017 39.90 3113th 5692 45.3%
2018 41.00 3086th 5662 45.5%
2019 47.32 2742nd 5789 52.6%
2021 22.98 1091st 1417 23.0%
2022 23.90 4461st 5883 24.2%
2023 30.56 3833rd 5874 34.7%
2024 28.80 4031st 5862 31.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.53 678th 3246 79.1%
2019 67.28 606th 3275 81.5%
2021 36.64 371st 602 38.4%
2022 38.46 1918th 3311 42.1%
2023 50.43 1184th 3250 63.6%
2024 35.41 2147th 3160 32.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.84 1917th 2420 20.8%
2024 34.76 1569th 2634 40.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 1870th 5084 63.2%
2019 65.57 1429th 5173 72.4%
2021 38.16 676th 1110 39.1%
2022 31.28 3731st 5264 29.1%
2023 40.63 3014th 5374 43.9%
2024 35.41 3492nd 5511 36.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.72 13th 68 80.9%
2024 65.27 16th 74 78.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.01 3150th 5413 41.8%
2019 41.64 3006th 5492 45.3%
2021 23.85 954th 1267 24.7%
2022 24.34 4277th 5635 24.1%
2023 33.97 3421st 5617 39.1%
2024 34.76 3425th 5605 38.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.93 2298th 2585 11.1%
2021 24.76 224th 293 23.5%
2022 24.86 1740th 2227 21.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.70 2806th 5431 48.3%
2019 51.85 2366th 5510 57.1%
2021 23.53 974th 1272 23.4%
2022 24.32 4295th 5663 24.2%
2023 27.77 3974th 5650 29.7%
2024 24.36 4325th 5636 23.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.88 1735th 4830 64.1%
2019 64.91 1415th 4963 71.5%
2022 33.74 3396th 5084 33.2%
2023 43.22 2663rd 5098 47.8%
2024 39.84 2969th 5102 41.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 32 4 6 184 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1989 38 3 0 171 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1990 35 1 0 179 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1991 32 1 1 233 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 28 2 0 222 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1993 31 5 0 228 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 31 3 0 255 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 49 10 1 469 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1996 49 10 1 469 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1997 45 12 2 518 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1998 37 12 4 424 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 27 10 5 336 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 17 8 7 335 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 15 5 4 345 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2002 26 4 1 388 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 26 4 1 388 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 18 2 0 374 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 14 2 0 339 0 n/a n/a 1 356
2006 18 4 0 322 0 n/a n/a 4 348
2007 22 1 0 311 0 n/a n/a 1 335
2008 23 n/a n/a 312 n/a n/a n/a 0 335
2009 23 0 0 300 0 0 1 0 324
2010 25 2 0 298 0 0 1 0 326
2011 24 0 0 300 0 0 1 0 325
2012 21 0 1 305 0 0 0 0 327
2013 19 2 1 308 0 0 0 0 330
2014 18 4 0 350 0 0 0 0 372
2015 19 3 0 489 0 0 0 0 511
2016 15 0 0 468 0 0 0 0 483
2017 19 0 0 506 0 0 0 0 525
2018 15 0 1 493 0 1 3 0 513
2019 14 0 4 521 0 2 0 0 541
2020 12 0 2 518 0 3 0 0 535
2021 10 0 2 506 0 1 0 0 519
2022 11 0 1 471 0 1 0 0 484
2023 18 0 0 458 0 1 0 0 477
2024 20 2 1 462 0 0 0 0 485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 9.0 25.1 n/a
1989 212 9.0 23.5 n/a
1990 215 11.4 18.8 n/a
1991 267 12.3 21.7 n/a
1992 252 12.5 20.1 83.7
1993 264 10.0 26.4 86
1994 289 10.0 28.9 77.5
1995 529 20.0 26.5 92.6
1996 529 20.0 26.5 92.6
1997 577 21.4 27.0 93.6
1998 477 22.0 21.7 86.8
1999 378 16.0 23.6 83.6
2000 367 17.0 21.6 77.9
2001 369 14.0 26.4 87.8
2002 420 19.0 22.1 84.8
2003 420 19.0 22.1 84.8
2004 394 16.2 24.3 87.1
2005 356 14.2 25.1 90.7
2006 348 14.5 24.0 84
2007 335 14.8 22.6 89.5
2008 335 16.3 20.6 85.1
2009 324 13.0 20.8 87
2010 326 12.6 25.8 92
2011 325 n/a n/a 94.8
2012 327 11.0 29.7 n/a
2013 330 10.0 33.0 92.4
2014 372 12.0 31.0 94.9
2015 511 18.0 28.3 92.8
2016 483 16.0 30.1 91.9
2017 525 18.5 28.3 87.2
2018 513 19.2 26.6 90.6
2019 541 20.2 26.7 93.2
2020 535 n/a n/a 93.1
2021 519 19.0 27.3 93.3
2022 484 22.5 21.5 89.5
2023 477 22.1 21.5 87.8
2024 485 22.1 21.8 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 9.0 25.1 n/a
1989 212 9.0 23.5 n/a
1990 215 11.4 18.8 n/a
1991 267 12.3 21.7 n/a
1992 252 12.5 20.1 83.7
1993 264 10.0 26.4 86
1994 289 10.0 28.9 77.5
1995 529 20.0 26.5 92.6
1996 529 20.0 26.5 92.6
1997 577 21.4 27.0 93.6
1998 477 22.0 21.7 86.8
1999 378 16.0 23.6 83.6
2000 367 17.0 21.6 77.9
2001 369 14.0 26.4 87.8
2002 420 19.0 22.1 84.8
2003 420 19.0 22.1 84.8
2004 394 16.2 24.3 87.1
2005 356 14.2 25.1 90.7
2006 348 14.5 24.0 84
2007 335 14.8 22.6 89.5
2008 335 16.3 20.6 85.1
2009 324 13.0 20.8 87
2010 326 12.6 25.8 92
2011 325 n/a n/a 94.8
2012 327 11.0 29.7 n/a
2013 330 10.0 33.0 92.4
2014 372 12.0 31.0 94.9
2015 511 18.0 28.3 92.8
2016 483 16.0 30.1 91.9
2017 525 18.5 28.3 87.2
2018 513 19.2 26.6 90.6
2019 541 20.2 26.7 93.2
2020 535 n/a n/a 93.1
2021 519 19.0 27.3 93.3
2022 484 22.5 21.5 89.5
2023 477 22.1 21.5 87.8
2024 485 22.1 21.8 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2742nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3833rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)51.636.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)51.636.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)55.434.8
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)55.434.8
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)43.828.6
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)43.828.6
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)35.226.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)35.226.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)51.433.8
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)51.433.8
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)34.226.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)34.226.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Arthur E. Mills Intermediate)24.314
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified)24.314
 10.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541477
 11.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic521458
 12.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White1418
 28.6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%87.8%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arthur E. Mills Intermediate

Students at Arthur E. Mills Intermediate are 95% Hispanic, 4% White.

Students who attend Arthur E. Mills Intermediate usually go on to attend:

Middle : Firebaugh Middle
High : Firebaugh High

Arthur E. Mills Intermediate ranks 4031st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 485 students attended Arthur E. Mills Intermediate.


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