Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Salem, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 361 students. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Miller Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a ranking between 425 and 650 out of 706-710 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (OSAS) is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the district's 23.7% and 25% respectively, and the state's 39% and 39.9%. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, and a diverse student population with a significant percentage of Hispanic students.
Compared to nearby schools in the Salem-Keizer School District, such as Morningside Elementary School, which consistently ranks in the top 25% of Oregon elementary schools, Miller Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower. The nearby schools, such as Richmond Elementary, Hoover Elementary, and Swegle Elementary, also have lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages, suggesting that the challenges faced by Miller Elementary School may be shared by other schools in the district.
Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Oregon elementary schools.
Students who attend Miller Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Houck Middle SchoolHigh : North Salem High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Miller Elementary School.
Students at Miller Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 34% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.
Salem-Keizer School District 24J