Miller Elementary School

Summary:

Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, Michigan, serving 455 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district, which is ranked 100 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating.

Miller Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 61.76% White, 16.7% African American, 7.47% Hispanic, and 7.47% Asian students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.9% in 2018-2019 to 29.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 9.7% to 33.4% range at nearby schools. While Miller's test scores are generally lower than district and state averages, the school has some areas of strength, such as 61.8% of 3rd-grade students being proficient or better in M-Step/Math, compared to 56.8% for the district and 43.4% for the state.

Miller Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 41.98% in 2022-2023, compared to the 5.96% to 44.03% range at nearby schools. The school has also seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $10,899 in 2019-2020 to $15,457 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, Miller Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, and it generally underperforms compared to high-performing schools like Isbister Elementary and Tonda Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 43721 Hanford Rd
       Canton, MI  48187-2809


(734) 416-4800

District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,457 Help


Students who attend Miller Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Discovery Middle School
High:    Canton High School
    Plymouth High School
    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
African American:
16.7%
Asian:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Miller Elementary School ranks better than 69.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 8th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.07. (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: White (61.8%), African American (16.7%), Asian (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 6th best among 13 elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Elementary School is $15,457. 8 elementary schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miller Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Elementary School 454th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Miller Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth-Canton Community Schools 100th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miller Elementary School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.84 226th 1545 85.4%
2007 81.95 154th 1565 90.2%
2008 87.82 29th 1577 98.2%
2009 85.32 70th 1589 95.6%
2010 77.35 236th 1552 84.8%
2011 82.60 99th 1552 93.6%
2012 90.95 70th 1566 95.5%
2013 91.45 61st 1563 96.1%
2014 91.98 56th 1533 96.3%
2015 95.31 31st 1580 98.0%
2016 54.47 710th 1548 54.1%
2017 44.70 775th 1466 47.1%
2018 52.25 753rd 1448 48.0%
2019 48.43 695th 1408 50.6%
2021 58.85 403rd 1153 65.0%
2022 59.30 493rd 1344 63.3%
2023 49.66 693rd 1470 52.9%
2024 67.07 454th 1486 69.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.61 66th 270 75.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Miller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 299th 403 25.8%
2024 80.52 29th 225 87.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.04 943rd 1397 32.5%
2019 38.88 722nd 1134 36.3%
2021 67.05 182nd 749 75.7%
2022 64.54 307th 1099 72.1%
2023 41.21 783rd 1350 42.0%
2024 51.93 601st 1381 56.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.31 698th 1443 51.6%
2019 44.00 663rd 1171 43.4%
2021 59.25 301st 902 66.6%
2022 59.09 389th 1106 64.8%
2023 54.74 527th 1321 60.1%
2024 70.61 309th 1342 77.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.02 791st 1446 45.3%
2019 43.26 678th 1196 43.3%
2021 56.13 360th 915 60.7%
2022 46.99 577th 1139 49.3%
2023 36.34 833rd 1334 37.6%
2024 51.55 612th 1347 54.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Miller Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.85 226th 475 52.4%
2023 91.04 15th 321 95.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 618th 1253 50.7%
2019 44.85 627th 1128 44.4%
2021 56.93 388th 1005 61.4%
2022 61.92 386th 1102 65.0%
2023 43.62 671st 1198 44.0%
2024 68.23 347th 1204 71.2%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Open Quote Miller is a wonderful school! The staff, along with the entire school community, is dedicated to the growth and success of every student. We couldn't be happier! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Open Quote great school.
TAG program is really good. Close Quote



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
1988 581 10 41 3 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1989 594 12 42 1 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1990 604 11 37 0 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1991 590 10 36 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1992 573 5 27 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1993 553 5 23 3 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 545 5 33 2 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 500 12 26 4 2 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 500 12 26 4 2 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 490 10 33 3 1 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 461 8 41 5 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 456 14 49 7 2 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 452 20 70 8 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 465 31 95 13 3 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 436 26 87 17 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 436 26 87 17 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 442 27 93 11 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 434 33 113 12 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 442 47 117 14 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2007 263 37 31 6 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 330 35 89 5 1 n/a n/a 6 466
2009 322 33 93 3 1 n/a n/a 5 457
2010 335 35 105 4 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2011 300 30 91 9 0 0 17 0 447
2012 293 31 99 4 0 0 19 0 446
2013 315 33 92 7 2 1 32 0 482
2014 291 25 92 5 2 0 21 0 436
2015 287 21 111 7 3 0 18 0 447
2016 341 66 51 13 2 0 20 0 493
2017 349 71 46 24 2 0 26 0 518
2018 343 75 53 30 1 1 31 0 534
2019 337 79 39 33 1 0 31 0 520
2020 335 78 29 32 1 0 34 0 509
2021 318 69 23 27 0 0 33 0 470
2022 287 72 28 39 0 0 36 0 462
2023 281 76 34 34 0 0 30 0 455

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
1988 636 n/a n/a n/a
1989 650 n/a n/a 0.3
1990 653 29.0 22.5 0
1991 636 n/a n/a n/a
1992 605 n/a n/a 0.7
1993 584 n/a 0.0 2.7
1994 586 21.5 27.3 1.4
1995 544 22.2 24.5 1.3
1996 544 22.2 24.5 1.3
1997 537 23.0 23.3 2
1998 516 24.0 21.5 1
1999 528 24.0 22.0 2.3
2000 553 25.6 21.6 3.4
2001 607 25.3 24.0 3.1
2002 568 30.0 18.9 7
2003 568 30.0 18.9 7
2004 575 28.6 20.1 6.6
2005 593 27.4 21.6 5.7
2006 622 28.8 21.6 8
2007 338 19.9 17.0 12.1
2008 466 22.3 20.9 10.4
2009 457 20.2 22.6 10.8
2010 480 19.8 24.2 16.5
2011 447 22.0 20.3 15.9
2012 446 20.6 21.5 15.2
2013 482 24.8 19.4 16
2014 436 21.9 19.8 14.7
2015 447 24.0 18.6 12.8
2016 493 26.0 18.9 26.6
2017 518 25.8 20.0 27.2
2018 534 26.7 20.0 31.6
2019 520 31.0 16.7 32.1
2020 509 30.2 16.8 30.6
2021 470 28.7 16.3 34.5
2022 462 28.5 16.2 40
2023 455 31.2 14.5 42

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
1988 636 n/a n/a n/a
1989 650 n/a n/a 0.3
1990 653 29.0 22.5 0
1991 636 n/a n/a n/a
1992 605 n/a n/a 0.7
1993 584 n/a 0.0 2.7
1994 586 21.5 27.3 1.4
1995 544 22.2 24.5 1.3
1996 544 22.2 24.5 1.3
1997 537 23.0 23.3 2
1998 516 24.0 21.5 1
1999 528 24.0 22.0 2.3
2000 553 25.6 21.6 3.4
2001 607 25.3 24.0 3.1
2002 568 30.0 18.9 7
2003 568 30.0 18.9 7
2004 575 28.6 20.1 6.6
2005 593 27.4 21.6 5.7
2006 622 28.8 21.6 8
2007 338 19.9 17.0 12.1
2008 466 22.3 20.9 10.4
2009 457 20.2 22.6 10.8
2010 480 19.8 24.2 16.5
2011 447 22.0 20.3 15.9
2012 446 20.6 21.5 15.2
2013 482 24.8 19.4 16
2014 436 21.9 19.8 14.7
2015 447 24.0 18.6 12.8
2016 493 26.0 18.9 26.6
2017 518 25.8 20.0 27.2
2018 534 26.7 20.0 31.6
2019 520 31.0 16.7 32.1
2020 509 30.2 16.8 30.6
2021 470 28.7 16.3 34.5
2022 462 28.5 16.2 40
2023 455 31.2 14.5 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Miller Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $498 (4.5%) $10,453 (95.5%) $10,951
2020 $513 (4.7%) $10,385 (95.3%) $10,899
2021 $2,315 (19.3%) $9,677 (80.7%) $11,992
2022 $933 (7.0%) $12,487 (93.0%) $13,420
2023 $1,316 (8.5%) $14,141 (91.5%) $15,457

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 695th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 693rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary School)40.633.3
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)6158.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Miller Elementary School)38.543.8
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)62.858.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary School)54.844.6
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)62.462.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Miller Elementary School)53.441.3
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)64.957.9
 7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary School)51.354.3
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)6563.8
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Miller Elementary School)40.831.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade Math (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)58.652.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Miller Elementary School)13.214.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Plymouth-Canton Community Schools)25.434.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520455
 12.5%
African American7976
 3.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3934
 12.8%
Hispanic3334
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White337281
 16.6%
Two or More Races3130
 3.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.1%42%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Miller Elementary School

Students who attend Miller Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Discovery Middle School
High : Canton High School
High : Plymouth High School
High : Salem High School

Students at Miller Elementary School are 62% White, 17% African American, 7% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Miller Elementary School.

Miller Elementary School ranks 454th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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