Miller Perry Elementary

Summary:

Miller Perry Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving 264 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Sullivan County school district, which is ranked 70 out of 139 districts in the state.

Miller Perry Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Tennessee elementary schools, outperforming the Sullivan County and Tennessee state averages across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, 65% of Miller Perry students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 37.4% for Sullivan County and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade Mathematics, where over 70% of students are proficient or better. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (91.67%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average, with lower percentages of minority students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Sullivan County and Kingsport districts, Miller Perry Elementary consistently outperforms them academically, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. Schools like Holston Elementary and Sullivan Gardens Elementary, while still performing above the district and state averages, lag behind Miller Perry in overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 904 Fordtown RD
       Kingsport, TN  37663


(423) 354-1760

District: Sullivan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
176th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,547 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
African American:
2.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Miller Perry Elementary ranks better than 82.7% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.91. (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 (93.2%), African American (2.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Perry Elementary is 14.7. 5 elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Perry Elementary is $13,547, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Sullivan County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miller Perry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Perry Elementary 176th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Miller Perry Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sullivan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County 69th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miller Perry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Miller Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 97.99 22nd 809 97.3%
2011 84.01 107th 818 86.9%
2012 66.02 295th 820 64.0%
2013 71.38 231st 846 72.7%
2014 65.87 244th 853 71.4%
2015 63.68 311th 855 63.6%
2017 56.04 245th 646 62.1%
2018 78.46 153rd 997 84.7%
2019 78.73 160th 985 83.8%
2021 76.69 163rd 983 83.4%
2022 81.70 137th 1000 86.3%
2023 87.82 105th 1020 89.7%
2024 76.91 176th 1018 82.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Miller Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.39 62nd 395 84.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miller Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.28 205th 877 76.6%
2019 69.62 131st 821 84.0%
2021 78.43 71st 823 91.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Miller Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.85 224th 926 75.8%
2021 64.21 247th 945 73.9%
2022 86.63 99th 975 89.8%
2023 86.63 107th 989 89.2%
2024 76.12 172nd 990 82.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Miller Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.03 108th 916 88.2%
2021 81.95 121st 941 87.1%
2022 71.84 198th 980 79.8%
2023 84.41 118th 987 88.0%
2024 74.44 187th 991 81.1%
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Rank History for White students at Miller Perry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.90 204th 841 75.7%
2019 70.68 185th 812 77.2%
2021 67.68 196th 844 76.8%
2022 72.49 172nd 844 79.6%
2023 76.52 152nd 852 82.2%
2024 68.87 207th 847 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 11, 2009

Open Quote I moved from Florida. Miller Perry is one of the worst schools I seen. All year I have been trying to get the teacher to teach my son. I don't think she likes him so she don't care. Ms. Jordan is the worst teach there is. pray your kids don't get her. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Miller Perry Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 548 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1989 501 1 9 n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 520
1990 534 1 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 527 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 543 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 547 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1994 564 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 580 4 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 580 4 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 601 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 647 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 652
1999 620 6 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 641 641
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 639 639
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 568 568
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 568 568
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 635 635
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 573 573
2006 550 8 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 534 9 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 512 6 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 511 6 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 501 4 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2011 482 4 9 8 0 0 7 0 510
2012 452 2 7 9 0 0 6 0 476
2013 426 0 5 11 0 0 13 0 455
2014 381 1 5 8 0 0 5 0 400
2015 359 2 4 7 0 0 8 0 380
2016 342 1 4 7 0 1 5 0 360
2017 341 1 3 11 0 1 6 0 363
2018 333 2 2 5 0 0 4 0 346
2019 324 1 2 7 0 1 7 0 342
2020 293 0 2 6 0 1 9 0 311
2021 255 2 0 6 0 1 11 0 275
2022 259 4 1 7 0 1 11 0 283
2023 242 6 1 8 0 1 6 0 264
2024 247 6 1 5 0 0 6 0 265

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 Perry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 33.0 16.9 n/a
1989 520 25.0 20.8 n/a
1990 543 32.0 16.9 n/a
1991 536 32.0 16.7 n/a
1992 552 34.0 16.2 n/a
1993 559 31.0 18.0 n/a
1994 576 29.0 19.9 n/a
1995 594 32.0 18.6 n/a
1996 594 32.0 18.6 n/a
1997 613 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 652 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 641 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 568 n/a n/a n/a
2003 568 n/a n/a n/a
2004 635 n/a n/a n/a
2005 573 n/a n/a n/a
2006 574 36.0 15.9 n/a
2007 562 36.2 15.5 21.2
2008 534 37.2 14.4 26
2009 537 32.2 16.7 28.5
2010 521 32.4 16.0 28.4
2011 510 32.5 15.6 35.9
2012 476 28.8 16.5 31.3
2013 455 30.3 15.0 36.7
2014 400 27.5 14.5 36
2015 380 23.0 16.5 38.7
2016 360 22.0 16.3 40.6
2017 363 21.9 16.5 n/a
2018 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2019 342 21.0 16.2 n/a
2020 311 20.0 15.5 43.1
2021 275 22.9 12.0 n/a
2022 283 21.6 13.0 n/a
2023 264 22.9 11.4 n/a
2024 265 18.0 14.7 n/a

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 Perry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 559 33.0 16.9 n/a
1989 520 25.0 20.8 n/a
1990 543 32.0 16.9 n/a
1991 536 32.0 16.7 n/a
1992 552 34.0 16.2 n/a
1993 559 31.0 18.0 n/a
1994 576 29.0 19.9 n/a
1995 594 32.0 18.6 n/a
1996 594 32.0 18.6 n/a
1997 613 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 652 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 641 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 639 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 568 n/a n/a n/a
2003 568 n/a n/a n/a
2004 635 n/a n/a n/a
2005 573 n/a n/a n/a
2006 574 36.0 15.9 n/a
2007 562 36.2 15.5 21.2
2008 534 37.2 14.4 26
2009 537 32.2 16.7 28.5
2010 521 32.4 16.0 28.4
2011 510 32.5 15.6 35.9
2012 476 28.8 16.5 31.3
2013 455 30.3 15.0 36.7
2014 400 27.5 14.5 36
2015 380 23.0 16.5 38.7
2016 360 22.0 16.3 40.6
2017 363 21.9 16.5 n/a
2018 346 22.0 15.7 n/a
2019 342 21.0 16.2 n/a
2020 311 20.0 15.5 43.1
2021 275 22.9 12.0 n/a
2022 283 21.6 13.0 n/a
2023 264 22.9 11.4 n/a
2024 265 18.0 14.7 n/a

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 Perry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $412 (4.8%) $7,691 (88.9%) $8,648
2020 $511 (5.0%) $9,157 (89.2%) $10,267
2021 $1,089 (10.2%) $9,042 (84.4%) $10,708
2022 $1,059 (8.1%) $10,850 (83.5%) $12,999
2023 $1,132 (8.4%) $11,341 (83.7%) $13,547

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Perry Elementary

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 160th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 1020 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miller Perry Elementary)36.859
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)34.436.9
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller Perry Elementary)52.646.2
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)35.838
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miller Perry Elementary)63.672.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)45.948.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Perry Elementary)4062.8
 22.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)30.244.1
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miller Perry Elementary)71.288.4
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sullivan County)41.845.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Perry Elementary)5362.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County)32.735.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Miller Perry Elementary)60.473.8
 13.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sullivan County)33.638
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Miller Perry Elementary)48.457.6
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sullivan County)31.735.5
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342264
 22.8%
African American16
 500%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander11
White324242
 25.3%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%


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Miller Perry Elementary ranks 176th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Miller Perry Elementary.

Students at Miller Perry Elementary are 93% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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

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