Miller Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Miller Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bethlehem, PA, serving 340 students in grades K-5 and part of the Bethlehem Area School District.

Miller Heights Elementary School consistently outperforms the Bethlehem Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 63.6% of students at Miller Heights were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 26.6% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well in certain student subgroups, with Hispanic and White students ranking in the top 25% and top 35%, respectively, of all Pennsylvania elementary schools in PSSA Math and PSSA English Language Arts. Additionally, Miller Heights has shown a positive trend in its statewide ranking, improving from the 543rd position out of 1,467 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2013-2014 to the 487th position out of 1,526 schools in 2023-2024.

When comparing Miller Heights Elementary School to other nearby schools within the Bethlehem Area School District, it becomes evident that Miller Heights outperforms its peers by a significant margin. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA Math at Miller Heights (63.6%) was more than double the performance of Thomas Jefferson Elementary (19.6%) and Donegan Elementary, which are the two lowest-performing schools in the district. Despite an increase in the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Miller Heights, the school has maintained its strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3605 Allen St
       Bethlehem, PA  18020-4457


(610) 868-6441

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
487th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,069 Help


Students who attend Miller Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Hills Middle School
High:    Freedom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.8%
Hispanic:
27.4%
African American:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Miller Heights Elementary School ranks better than 68.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Hispanic (27.4%), African American (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Heights Elementary School is 13. 10 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Heights Elementary School is $17,069. 9 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miller Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Heights Elementary School 487th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Miller Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bethlehem Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Area School District 451st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miller Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Miller Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.75 306th 1302 76.5%
2004 67.08 493rd 1308 62.3%
2005 72.12 362nd 1299 72.1%
2006 74.65 368th 1545 76.2%
2007 73.47 410th 1555 73.6%
2008 73.20 394th 1551 74.6%
2009 70.02 462nd 1549 70.2%
2010 62.22 714th 1579 54.8%
2011 60.63 763rd 1597 52.2%
2012 65.80 663rd 1599 58.5%
2013 68.44 553rd 1519 63.6%
2014 68.08 543rd 1467 63.0%
2015 74.60 373rd 1474 74.7%
2016 70.13 508th 1554 67.3%
2017 74.63 396th 1547 74.4%
2018 76.09 358th 1530 76.6%
2019 76.18 379th 1544 75.5%
2021 87.20 132nd 1433 90.8%
2022 79.35 301st 1534 80.4%
2023 75.35 366th 1534 76.1%
2024 70.23 487th 1526 68.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miller Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.26 429th 1414 69.7%
2024 62.72 537th 1432 62.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Miller Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.06 466th 1488 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Miller Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.21 507th 1495 66.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Miller Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.78 50th 432 88.4%
2024 72.50 99th 454 78.2%
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Rank History for White students at Miller Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.25 336th 1236 72.8%
2024 69.83 352nd 1229 71.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 Miller Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 302 9 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 298 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1991 296 2 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1992 257 2 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 243 2 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 314 6 8 20 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 359 7 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 359 7 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1997 326 5 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 343 6 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 353 9 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 387 11 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 383 12 12 13 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 406 16 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 406 16 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 392 17 25 27 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 413 23 33 30 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 404 32 32 38 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 399 36 36 36 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2008 376 36 29 36 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 398 44 31 44 0 n/a n/a 1 518
2010 401 44 29 34 1 n/a n/a 7 516
2011 378 43 34 32 1 1 0 0 489
2012 345 32 34 37 1 2 0 0 451
2013 326 31 36 49 1 2 0 0 445
2014 317 18 36 57 1 2 0 0 431
2015 313 22 32 62 1 2 1 0 433
2016 286 20 35 69 0 4 3 0 417
2017 295 26 30 68 0 3 3 0 425
2018 282 30 21 80 0 3 3 0 419
2019 250 29 18 80 1 3 6 0 387
2020 255 28 17 68 1 3 5 0 377
2021 213 26 14 68 1 3 3 0 328
2022 213 32 12 74 2 3 2 0 338
2023 193 33 15 93 2 3 1 0 340

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 Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 16.2 18.3 n/a
1989 320 17.4 18.3 n/a
1990 308 17.3 17.8 0
1991 313 17.9 17.4 n/a
1992 277 17.6 15.7 n/a
1993 265 14.5 18.3 n/a
1994 348 13.0 26.8 n/a
1995 383 13.0 29.5 n/a
1996 383 13.0 29.5 n/a
1997 346 16.5 21.0 n/a
1998 362 17.5 20.7 n/a
1999 379 17.0 22.3 n/a
2000 420 16.5 25.5 6.7
2001 421 18.5 22.8 7.4
2002 469 23.5 20.0 5.5
2003 469 23.5 20.0 5.5
2004 461 23.9 19.3 5.4
2005 499 23.5 21.2 5.2
2006 507 27.0 18.8 11.8
2007 508 28.2 18.0 10.2
2008 477 30.1 15.8 11.9
2009 518 28.4 18.2 13.9
2010 516 29.9 17.2 n/a
2011 489 29.3 16.6 19.6
2012 451 27.6 16.3 18.8
2013 445 26.8 16.6 0
2014 431 27.5 15.6 25.8
2015 433 26.0 16.6 27.9
2016 417 27.0 15.4 28.5
2017 425 25.8 16.4 27.1
2018 419 26.9 15.5 29.6
2019 387 25.8 15.0 32.3
2020 377 25.8 14.6 28.9
2021 328 25.9 12.6 29.6
2022 338 24.4 13.8 32.8
2023 340 26.0 13.0 36.8

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 Miller Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 16.2 18.3 n/a
1989 320 17.4 18.3 n/a
1990 308 17.3 17.8 0
1991 313 17.9 17.4 n/a
1992 277 17.6 15.7 n/a
1993 265 14.5 18.3 n/a
1994 348 13.0 26.8 n/a
1995 383 13.0 29.5 n/a
1996 383 13.0 29.5 n/a
1997 346 16.5 21.0 n/a
1998 362 17.5 20.7 n/a
1999 379 17.0 22.3 n/a
2000 420 16.5 25.5 6.7
2001 421 18.5 22.8 7.4
2002 469 23.5 20.0 5.5
2003 469 23.5 20.0 5.5
2004 461 23.9 19.3 5.4
2005 499 23.5 21.2 5.2
2006 507 27.0 18.8 11.8
2007 508 28.2 18.0 10.2
2008 477 30.1 15.8 11.9
2009 518 28.4 18.2 13.9
2010 516 29.9 17.2 n/a
2011 489 29.3 16.6 19.6
2012 451 27.6 16.3 18.8
2013 445 26.8 16.6 0
2014 431 27.5 15.6 25.8
2015 433 26.0 16.6 27.9
2016 417 27.0 15.4 28.5
2017 425 25.8 16.4 27.1
2018 419 26.9 15.5 29.6
2019 387 25.8 15.0 32.3
2020 377 25.8 14.6 28.9
2021 328 25.9 12.6 29.6
2022 338 24.4 13.8 32.8
2023 340 26.0 13.0 36.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Miller Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $216 (1.5%) $13,923 (98.5%) $14,140
2020 $140 (1.0%) $14,487 (99.0%) $14,628
2021 $428 (2.6%) $15,899 (97.4%) $16,327
2022 $736 (4.3%) $16,333 (95.7%) $17,069

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 379th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 366th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Miller Heights Elementary School)63.968.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller Heights Elementary School)72.371.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Miller Heights Elementary School)6867.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Miller Heights Elementary School)93.484.5
 8.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Heights Elementary School)8467.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Miller Heights Elementary School)6155
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Heights Elementary School)67.858.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Miller Heights Elementary School)64.663.4
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Miller Heights Elementary School)93.484.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Miller Heights Elementary School)75.265.8
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387340
 12.1%
African American2933
 13.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1815
 16.7%
Hispanic8093
 16.3%
Pacific Islander33
White250193
 22.8%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.3%36.8%
 4.5%


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

Middle : East Hills Middle School
High : Freedom High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Miller Heights Elementary School.

Students at Miller Heights Elementary School are 57% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Asian.

Miller Heights Elementary School ranks 487th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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