Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Summary:

Pearl R. Miller Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Kinnelon School District, serving 393 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking between 34-87 over the past 10 years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

Pearl R. Miller Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in NJSLA/PARCC assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female, Hispanic, and special education students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 34th out of 717 New Jersey middle schools for female students and 21st out of 589 for Hispanic students. Additionally, the school's special education students ranked 7th out of 510 New Jersey middle schools.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as George Washington Middle School and Macopin Middle School, Pearl R. Miller Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, indicating it is providing a high-quality education that sets it apart from its peers. While the school's performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further improve in areas like chronic absenteeism and mathematics proficiency, where the school's rates, while still above state averages, could be even higher.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 117 Kiel Avenue
       Kinnelon, NJ  07405


(973) 838-5250

District: Kinnelon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,526 Help


Students who attend Pearl R. Miller Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kinnelon High School

Feeder schools for Pearl R. Miller Middle School:

Elementary:    Kiel Elementary School
    Stonybrook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Asian:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.8% Help


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Compare Details Pearl R. Miller Middle School ranks better than 93.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.47. (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 (78.1%), Hispanic (7.9%), Asian (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl R. Miller Middle School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl R. Miller Middle School is $16,526.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearl R. Miller Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl R. Miller Middle School 46th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Pearl R. Miller Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kinnelon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kinnelon School District 73rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearl R. Miller Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.68 25th 574 95.6%
2004 90.46 7th 588 98.8%
2005 87.71 24th 599 96.0%
2006 87.20 22nd 615 96.4%
2007 86.36 17th 631 97.3%
2008 87.29 23rd 640 96.4%
2009 86.66 31st 664 95.3%
2010 86.52 40th 677 94.1%
2011 85.27 56th 684 91.8%
2012 86.40 47th 677 93.1%
2013 85.40 53rd 704 92.5%
2014 87.17 34th 717 95.3%
2015 85.64 54th 713 92.4%
2016 85.73 51st 713 92.8%
2017 83.71 85th 712 88.1%
2018 83.50 79th 716 89.0%
2019 82.88 87th 745 88.3%
2021 84.09 85th 652 87.0%
2022 91.34 36th 745 95.2%
2023 88.85 50th 748 93.3%
2024 89.47 46th 743 93.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.36 186th 471 60.5%
2019 78.85 58th 492 88.2%
2021 93.92 9th 401 97.8%
2022 92.44 20th 535 96.3%
2023 89.76 20th 505 96.0%
2024 96.89 7th 510 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.81 102nd 680 85.0%
2019 86.57 62nd 703 91.2%
2021 89.04 44th 625 93.0%
2022 92.98 30th 726 95.9%
2023 91.26 35th 720 95.1%
2024 91.64 34th 717 95.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.24 82nd 675 87.9%
2019 81.00 123rd 697 82.4%
2021 77.42 114th 635 82.0%
2022 88.88 59th 730 91.9%
2023 84.47 89th 718 87.6%
2024 86.36 80th 719 88.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.61 95th 199 52.3%
2022 74.74 39th 200 80.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.12 21st 480 95.6%
2022 93.09 22nd 591 96.3%
2023 88.87 34th 587 94.2%
2024 91.26 21st 589 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.73 108th 497 78.3%
2019 74.94 97th 504 80.8%
2021 72.47 80th 435 81.6%
2022 85.08 45th 512 91.2%
2023 81.57 63rd 509 87.6%
2024 82.49 59th 510 88.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 0 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1989 263 1 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 267 2 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1991 276 1 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 303 2 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1993 422 2 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 416 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 303 2 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 303 2 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 379 1 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 429 2 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 437 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 475 0 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 496 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2003 496 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2004 482 4 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2005 478 5 15 16 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 496 3 18 14 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 497 4 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 519 1 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2009 532 7 28 7 0 0 0 0 574
2010 517 7 12 9 0 16 0 0 561
2011 490 5 19 14 1 5 0 0 534
2012 491 4 14 19 2 2 0 0 532
2013 488 5 17 16 1 5 1 0 533
2014 489 3 24 16 1 5 1 0 539
2015 446 2 28 25 0 6 2 0 509
2016 424 6 37 28 0 4 2 0 501
2017 403 8 34 43 2 2 3 0 495
2018 393 5 34 31 3 2 3 0 471
2019 379 4 31 29 5 1 3 0 452
2020 353 2 31 24 3 1 4 0 418
2021 346 5 32 32 1 0 11 0 427
2022 320 8 31 33 0 5 16 0 413
2023 307 8 28 31 0 3 16 0 393

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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 27.0 10.4 n/a
1989 278 25.0 11.1 n/a
1990 286 29.0 9.8 0.3
1991 296 20.0 14.8 0.7
1992 321 21.0 15.2 0.6
1993 441 34.0 13.0 0.7
1994 431 35.0 12.3 0.9
1995 314 28.0 11.2 1.3
1996 314 28.0 11.2 1.3
1998 393 32.9 11.9 0.8
1999 447 35.4 12.6 0.4
2000 446 33.0 13.5 1.1
2001 489 33.3 14.7 0
2002 508 39.0 13.0 0.2
2003 508 39.0 13.0 0.2
2004 511 38.5 13.3 0.8
2005 514 39.8 12.9 n/a
2006 531 43.8 12.1 1.5
2007 533 40.0 13.3 n/a
2008 549 30.0 18.3 1.3
2009 574 38.7 12.9 1.7
2010 561 42.0 13.3 1.8
2011 534 42.0 12.7 1.7
2012 532 45.0 11.8 1.3
2013 533 42.5 12.5 1.5
2014 539 44.0 12.2 1.5
2015 509 44.0 11.5 3.5
2016 501 48.0 10.4 4.8
2017 495 48.6 10.1 5.9
2018 471 48.5 9.7 3.8
2019 452 n/a n/a 2.9
2020 418 45.8 9.1 3.8
2021 427 44.5 9.5 4.7
2022 413 45.1 9.1 2.9
2023 393 45.1 8.7 3.8

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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 27.0 10.4 n/a
1989 278 25.0 11.1 n/a
1990 286 29.0 9.8 0.3
1991 296 20.0 14.8 0.7
1992 321 21.0 15.2 0.6
1993 441 34.0 13.0 0.7
1994 431 35.0 12.3 0.9
1995 314 28.0 11.2 1.3
1996 314 28.0 11.2 1.3
1998 393 32.9 11.9 0.8
1999 447 35.4 12.6 0.4
2000 446 33.0 13.5 1.1
2001 489 33.3 14.7 0
2002 508 39.0 13.0 0.2
2003 508 39.0 13.0 0.2
2004 511 38.5 13.3 0.8
2005 514 39.8 12.9 n/a
2006 531 43.8 12.1 1.5
2007 533 40.0 13.3 n/a
2008 549 30.0 18.3 1.3
2009 574 38.7 12.9 1.7
2010 561 42.0 13.3 1.8
2011 534 42.0 12.7 1.7
2012 532 45.0 11.8 1.3
2013 533 42.5 12.5 1.5
2014 539 44.0 12.2 1.5
2015 509 44.0 11.5 3.5
2016 501 48.0 10.4 4.8
2017 495 48.6 10.1 5.9
2018 471 48.5 9.7 3.8
2019 452 n/a n/a 2.9
2020 418 45.8 9.1 3.8
2021 427 44.5 9.5 4.7
2022 413 45.1 9.1 2.9
2023 393 45.1 8.7 3.8

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 Pearl R. Miller Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $31 (0.2%) $16,495 (99.8%) $16,526

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl R. Miller Middle 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 87th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 748 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)71.768.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kinnelon School District)71.768.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)62.957.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kinnelon School District)62.957.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)77.881.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kinnelon School District)77.881.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)6859.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kinnelon School District)6859.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)82.478.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kinnelon School District)82.478.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)48.154.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kinnelon School District)48.154.9
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)96.1100
 3.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Kinnelon School District)96.1100
 3.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Pearl R. Miller Middle School)96.5100
 3.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kinnelon School District)60.762.2
 1.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452393
 13.1%
African American48
 100%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian3128
 9.7%
Hispanic2931
 6.9%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White379307
 19%
Two or More Races316
 433.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.9%3.8%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl R. Miller Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Pearl R. Miller Middle School.

Students who attend Pearl R. Miller Middle School usually go on to attend Kinnelon High School

Yes. Pearl R. Miller Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of New Jersey middle schools.

Students at Pearl R. Miller Middle School are 78% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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