Is Miller Elementary School a good school?

Miller Elementary School ranks 621 st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Miller Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Miller Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Miller Elementary School?

Students at Miller Elementary School are 98% White, 1% African American.

Miller Elementary School

Summary:

Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dearborn, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 552. The school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Miller Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.64%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.7% in 2017-2018 to 32.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, while generally higher than the state average, have been declining over the years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math falling below the Dearborn City School District average in 2023-2024. The school also has a high percentage of students (88.95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-income student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Miller Elementary School's performance is mixed. While it generally outperforms the state average in test scores, it lags behind some of the nearby schools, such as Lowrey Elementary School and Iris Becker Elementary School, which have higher proficiency rates and better overall performance. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped significantly, from 585 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 621 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4824 Lois St
Dearborn, MI 48126-3674

(313) 827-6850

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
621^st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,368

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.1%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miller Elementary School ranks better than 58.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 9^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.81. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), African American (1.1%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School is 14.1. 11 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Miller Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Elementary School is $20,368, which is the 6^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miller Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Elementary School 621^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Miller Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Miller Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	27.87	1333^rd	1545	13.7%
2007	39.99	1189^th	1565	24.0%
2008	36.53	1256^th	1577	20.4%
2009	39.63	1233^rd	1589	22.4%
2010	27.75	1337^th	1552	13.9%
2011	39.98	1173^rd	1552	24.4%
2012	26.90	1255^th	1566	19.9%
2013	33.28	1143^rd	1563	26.9%
2014	36.75	1070^th	1533	30.2%
2015	61.77	585^th	1580	63.0%
2016	49.22	807^th	1548	47.9%
2017	34.40	960^th	1466	34.5%
2018	43.99	885^th	1448	38.9%
2019	40.40	824^th	1408	41.5%
2021	12.10	1060^th	1153	8.1%
2022	27.62	966^th	1344	28.1%
2023	53.43	637^th	1470	56.7%
2024	55.81	621^st	1486	58.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Miller Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.44	130^th	270	51.9%
2019	38.69	72^nd	117	38.5%
2021	12.14	39^th	42	7.1%
2022	21.59	81^st	98	17.3%
2023	48.48	81^st	180	55.0%
2024	53.12	85^th	184	53.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miller Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.56	475^th	1397	66.0%
2019	61.81	352^nd	1134	69.0%
2021	16.59	683^rd	749	8.8%
2022	42.45	615^th	1099	44.0%
2023	69.71	286^th	1350	78.8%
2024	72.43	271^st	1381	80.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Miller Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	40.15	902^nd	1443	37.5%
2019	24.88	912^th	1171	22.1%
2021	7.00	882^nd	902	2.2%
2022	19.68	925^th	1106	16.4%
2023	52.34	572^nd	1321	56.7%
2024	39.77	767^th	1342	42.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Miller Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.81	820^th	1446	43.3%
2019	48.77	603^rd	1196	49.6%
2021	10.81	883^rd	915	3.5%
2022	28.44	822^nd	1139	27.8%
2023	44.92	705^th	1334	47.2%
2024	58.48	520^th	1347	61.4%

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Rank History for White students at Miller Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	29.33	945^th	1253	24.6%
2019	26.86	864^th	1128	23.4%
2021	7.27	983^rd	1005	2.2%
2022	16.12	974^th	1102	11.6%
2023	39.58	743^rd	1198	38.0%
2024	42.32	699^th	1204	41.9%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Miller Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	399	5	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	-12	406
1999	425	1	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2000	418	5	2	13	2	n/a	n/a	40	480
2001	480	5	3	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
2002	497	11	5	12	10	n/a	n/a	0	535
2003	497	11	5	12	10	n/a	n/a	0	535
2004	420	10	3	16	9	n/a	n/a	0	458
2005	456	10	2	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	492
2006	463	10	2	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	498
2007	449	7	3	18	2	n/a	n/a	0	479
2008	473	n/a	5	16	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	494
2009	467	3	5	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
2010	530	4	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
2011	537	7	3	6	0	0	0	0	553
2012	564	6	6	3	0	0	0	0	579
2013	543	4	5	2	0	0	0	0	554
2014	526	7	5	2	1	0	0	0	541
2015	551	4	3	2	0	0	0	0	560
2016	565	3	3	3	1	0	1	0	576
2017	623	9	3	1	1	0	1	0	638
2018	634	7	3	0	0	0	1	0	645
2019	634	8	3	0	0	0	1	0	646
2020	620	2	3	0	0	0	1	0	626
2021	635	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	643
2022	589	4	7	1	0	0	0	0	601
2023	539	6	5	1	1	0	0	0	552

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 Miller Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	406	24.0	16.9	0
1999	442	29.0	15.2	0
2000	480	32.0	13.8	0
2001	511	30.7	16.6	0
2002	535	32.0	16.7	66
2003	535	32.0	16.7	66
2004	458	33.6	13.6	70.5
2005	492	30.0	16.4	70.9
2006	498	32.6	15.3	69.3
2007	479	31.6	15.2	70.4
2008	494	30.1	16.4	80.6
2009	490	29.4	16.7	84.1
2010	549	30.2	18.1	87.8
2011	553	31.7	17.4	87.7
2012	579	35.7	16.2	85.3
2013	554	38.6	14.3	84.5
2014	541	37.3	14.5	86.7
2015	560	37.0	15.1	91.1
2016	576	38.0	15.1	89.9
2017	638	38.0	16.7	84.2
2018	645	42.3	15.2	90.7
2019	646	46.3	13.9	93.7
2020	626	45.9	13.6	87.7
2021	643	41.2	15.6	84.3
2022	601	43.4	13.8	90.5
2023	552	39.0	14.1	88.9

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 Miller Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	406	24.0	16.9	0
1999	442	29.0	15.2	0
2000	480	32.0	13.8	0
2001	511	30.7	16.6	0
2002	535	32.0	16.7	66
2003	535	32.0	16.7	66
2004	458	33.6	13.6	70.5
2005	492	30.0	16.4	70.9
2006	498	32.6	15.3	69.3
2007	479	31.6	15.2	70.4
2008	494	30.1	16.4	80.6
2009	490	29.4	16.7	84.1
2010	549	30.2	18.1	87.8
2011	553	31.7	17.4	87.7
2012	579	35.7	16.2	85.3
2013	554	38.6	14.3	84.5
2014	541	37.3	14.5	86.7
2015	560	37.0	15.1	91.1
2016	576	38.0	15.1	89.9
2017	638	38.0	16.7	84.2
2018	645	42.3	15.2	90.7
2019	646	46.3	13.9	93.7
2020	626	45.9	13.6	87.7
2021	643	41.2	15.6	84.3
2022	601	43.4	13.8	90.5
2023	552	39.0	14.1	88.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Miller Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,250 (9.5%)	$11,842 (90.5%)	$13,092
2020	$1,356 (9.8%)	$12,426 (90.2%)	$13,781
2021	$2,144 (15.2%)	$11,923 (84.8%)	$14,067
2022	$4,782 (25.4%)	$14,049 (74.6%)	$18,831
2023	$3,296 (16.2%)	$17,072 (83.8%)	$20,368

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Elementary School

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 824^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 637^th of 1470 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary School)	34.2	36.1	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)	46.7	43.5	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Miller Elementary School)	47.9	39.5	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)	54.3	51.4	2.9%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary School)	48	53.3	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)	49.4	46	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Miller Elementary School)	32.7	51	18.3%
4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)	41.1	42.2	1.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary School)	45.4	47.5	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)	48.5	43.1	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Miller Elementary School)	38.2	35.8	2.4%
5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)	36	35.4	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Miller Elementary School)	14.5	21	6.5%
5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)	16.5	13.6	2.9%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	646	552	14.6%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	634	539	15%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.7%	88.9%	4.7%

Schools Near Miller Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4824 Lois St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6850	552	39	14.1	88.9%	539 (97.6%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.8	621^st of 1486 public elementary schools	58.2%		53.4	637^th of 1470 public elementary schools	56.7%	16	41.0	54.9	44.6	59.3	55.4	39.6	31.7	12.9	$20,368	$3,296	$17,072
Academy for Business and Technology Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	5277 Calhoun St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Academy for Business and Technology	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 581-2223	237	16	14.5	96.2%	11 (4.6%)	172 (72.6%)	40 (16.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	9.1	1361^st of 1486 public elementary schools	8.4%		8.2	1359^th of 1470 public elementary schools	7.6%	2	16.2	17.1		13.5					$12,385	$3,798	$8,587
Geer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14767 Prospect St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-2300	372	26	14.0	78.8%	337 (90.6%)	18 (4.8%)	7 (1.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	32.6	980^th of 1486 public elementary schools	34.1%		31.4	975^th of 1470 public elementary schools	33.7%	5	37.7	41.4	53.2	32.3	21.1	17.5	25.4	4.8	$18,529	$2,969	$15,560
William Ford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14749 Alber St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6400	578	43	13.3	90.1%	565 (97.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.2	861^st of 1486 public elementary schools	42.1%		34.5	927^th of 1470 public elementary schools	36.9%	66	23.5	36.2	47.3	39.1	36.1	37.6	32.3	10.8	$19,564	$2,975	$16,588
Lowrey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Jonathon St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-1800	523	36	14.4	88.1%	509 (97.3%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59	568^th of 1486 public elementary schools	61.8%		66.1	457^th of 1470 public elementary schools	68.9%	111	35.9	40.9	52.0	64.6	54.7	49.0	35.3	17.6	$19,052	$4,258	$14,794
Iris Becker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10821 Henson St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6950	215	16	13.6	95.8%	206 (95.8%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.5	335^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.2	472^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	67.9%	137	40.0	46.7	51.7	53.1	69.7	62.1	51.7	37.9	$22,424	$3,259	$19,165
Riverside Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7124 Miller Rd	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Riverside Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 624-3200	374	24	15.4	100.0%	317 (84.8%)	47 (12.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	10.5	1333^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	10.3%		15.3	1231^st of 1470 public elementary schools	16.3%	102	18.2	10.2	25.0	24.2	4.8	12.3	6.2		$16,934	$5,876	$11,058
Riverside Academy PreK	Public, Charter	PK-K	7050 Pinehurst St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Riverside Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(313) 624-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Salina Elementary P 3	Public	PK, KG-3	2700 Ferney St	Dearborn	48120	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-6550	405	32	12.6	88.9%	402 (99.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	31.5			39.3					$20,251	$3,409	$16,842
Henry Ford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16140 Driscoll St	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-4700	726	47	15.4	88.8%	693 (95.5%)	10 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	31.7	992^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	33.2%		29	1003^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	31.8%	11	20.0	38.8	37.4	29.7	39.3	27.3	31.3	8.1	$19,508	$2,805	$16,703

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Schools Near Miller Elementary School