Best Public Schools in Miller, MO

Summary:

The city of Miller, Missouri is home to two schools - Central Elementary and Miller High, both serving the Miller R-II district. While Central Elementary serves grades PK-6 with 300 students, Miller High serves grades 7-12 with 288 students. Both schools have a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, indicating a lack of racial diversity.

Academically, the schools have seen a decline in their statewide rankings in recent years. Central Elementary's performance is mixed, with 4th-grade math and 3rd-grade ELA scores at or above the state average, but 6th-grade ELA scores significantly below. Miller High's performance is more concerning, with 7th and 8th-grade math and science scores well below the state average. Both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.

Overall, the schools in Miller, Missouri face challenges in maintaining academic performance and diversity. While Central Elementary has some bright spots, Miller High's struggles in math and science indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement. The high rates of economic disadvantage across both schools also suggest that addressing the needs of underprivileged students should be a priority for the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	108 S Hwy 39	Miller	65707	Lawrence County	Miller R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 452-3512	300	22	13.3	64.3%	279 (93.0%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	51.4	442^nd of 898 public elementary schools	50.8%		43.4	526^th of 908 public elementary schools	42.1%	84	44.4			52.7		44.1	17.2					$9,736	$2,163	$7,573
Miller High	Public	7-12	110 W 6th St	Miller	65707	Lawrence County	Miller R-II	No	No	No	No	(417) 452-3271	288	18	16.1	53.5%	270 (93.8%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22.7	275^th of 352 public high schools	21.9%					(n/a)		16.7	5.8		5.7			29.1	11.6	20.0	23.5	$9,889	$1,633	$8,256

Cities Near Miller

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mount Vernon	8.17 mi	6	148^th
Everton	11.5 mi	2
Lockwood	12.25 mi	4	308^th
Greenfield	12.78 mi	2	339^th
Avilla	15.64 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.