Miller Heights Elementary

Summary:

Miller Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Belton, Texas, serving 317 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Belton Independent School District, which is ranked 463 out of 968 districts in the state.

Despite having higher per-student spending and a lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to other schools in the district, Miller Heights Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools and significantly underperforms on state assessments. In 2023-2024, the percentage of students at Miller Heights Elementary who scored proficient or better on STAAR Reading ranged from 27.12% to 35.56%, compared to the district averages of 48.37% to 54.32%. In STAAR Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 11.86% to 24.44%, compared to the district averages of 42.43% to 48.73%. The school's performance on STAAR Science for 5th grade is particularly low, with 0% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the district average of 25.76%.

The challenges faced by Miller Heights Elementary may be attributed to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (81.7%) and minority students (69.65%), which are significantly higher than the district averages at Chisholm Trail Elementary and Lakewood Elementary. While the school has additional resources, such as higher per-student spending and a lower student-to-teacher ratio, these inputs do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Comparing Miller Heights Elementary to nearby schools, including the Nolan Creek School, a local charter school, suggests that alternative educational models may be more effective in addressing the needs of this community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1110 Fairway Dr
       Belton, TX  76513


(254) 215-3300

District: Belton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4377th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,024 Help


Students who attend Miller Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Belton Middle
High:    Belton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.0%
White:
30.3%
African American:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Compare Details Miller Heights Elementary ranks worse than 93.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Miller Heights Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), White (30.3%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% 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 is 11.7, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Heights Elementary is $13,024, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Miller Heights Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Belton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Independent School District (Isd) 463rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miller Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.87 2835th 3465 18.2%
2005 46.63 2178th 3475 37.3%
2006 37.89 2577th 3476 25.9%
2007 47.06 2349th 3724 36.9%
2008 42.67 2542nd 3768 32.5%
2009 28.01 3275th 3884 15.7%
2010 19.16 3629th 3937 7.8%
2011 26.20 3536th 4095 13.7%
2012 37.95 3001st 4206 28.6%
2013 47.29 2451st 4221 41.9%
2014 50.00 2335th 4260 45.2%
2015 41.80 2762nd 4320 36.1%
2016 36.58 2988th 4286 30.3%
2017 36.70 2729th 4329 37.0%
2018 43.97 2310th 4359 47.0%
2019 34.59 3047th 4479 32.0%
2021 21.66 3734th 4578 18.4%
2022 16.60 4124th 4581 10.0%
2023 19.51 4039th 4647 13.1%
2024 13.07 4377th 4675 6.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.72 922nd 1046 11.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.99 959th 3558 73.0%
2019 43.34 1848th 3684 49.8%
2021 41.57 1923rd 3799 49.4%
2022 35.01 2658th 3952 32.7%
2023 36.22 2619th 4086 35.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.05 1826th 4264 57.2%
2019 40.94 2714th 4309 37.0%
2021 22.83 3862nd 4451 13.2%
2022 15.72 4208th 4477 6.0%
2023 20.30 4081st 4521 9.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.70 2830th 4306 34.3%
2019 39.12 2733rd 4348 37.1%
2021 22.09 3741st 4499 16.8%
2022 20.49 3983rd 4561 12.7%
2023 19.30 4065th 4588 11.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.62 2519th 3184 20.9%
2021 6.03 2916th 3006 3.0%
2023 0.40 2971st 2980 0.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.28 2211th 4240 47.9%
2019 37.45 2859th 4295 33.4%
2021 17.37 4168th 4331 3.8%
2022 14.93 4283rd 4461 4.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.34 1827th 4319 57.7%
2019 28.40 3390th 4357 22.2%
2021 24.95 3528th 4498 21.6%
2022 16.78 4141st 4563 9.2%
2023 23.21 3810th 4585 16.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.72 1883rd 2483 24.2%
2019 28.92 2007th 2515 20.2%
2021 32.46 1747th 2444 28.5%
2023 38.17 1523rd 2443 37.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.85 2075th 4168 50.2%
2019 31.55 3188th 4188 23.9%
2021 15.88 4110th 4329 5.1%
2022 11.63 4250th 4376 2.9%
2023 19.19 3992nd 4401 9.3%
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Rank History for White students at Miller Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.12 1939th 3127 38.0%
2019 39.76 2056th 3142 34.6%
2021 21.54 2684th 3082 12.9%
2022 25.64 2557th 3082 17.0%
2023 15.55 2881st 3106 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 38 1 55 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1989 299 43 2 71 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 290 41 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 290 37 2 108 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 282 42 2 102 3 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 280 44 1 112 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 246 65 0 94 2 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 228 56 0 108 5 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 228 56 0 108 5 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 223 51 0 119 6 n/a n/a 0 399
1998 189 55 0 101 5 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 207 67 0 109 3 n/a n/a 0 386
2000 167 45 0 109 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2001 157 43 0 116 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 186 64 0 126 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 186 64 0 126 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 176 53 1 130 3 n/a n/a 0 363
2005 163 46 0 133 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 175 80 3 126 4 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 189 75 6 131 5 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 208 62 7 147 7 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 229 61 7 142 6 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 192 66 6 145 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 158 52 6 173 1 0 14 0 404
2012 171 67 4 170 4 0 12 0 428
2013 181 64 5 171 6 0 20 0 447
2014 168 54 5 183 5 0 25 0 440
2015 128 43 2 152 3 0 18 0 346
2016 127 47 1 152 2 0 16 0 345
2017 107 53 3 144 1 0 21 0 329
2018 108 42 5 147 3 3 19 0 327
2019 104 45 5 148 1 0 16 0 319
2020 111 39 6 138 3 1 19 0 317
2021 91 49 5 138 2 1 19 0 305
2022 91 34 0 133 1 0 17 0 276
2023 96 50 0 149 1 1 20 0 317

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1989 415 n/a n/a n/a
1990 426 24.0 17.7 n/a
1991 438 23.6 18.5 n/a
1992 431 26.6 16.2 51.3
1993 438 26.0 16.8 58.4
1994 407 25.1 16.2 54.3
1995 397 26.1 15.2 66.8
1996 397 26.1 15.2 66.8
1997 399 26.2 15.2 63.7
1998 350 25.1 13.9 60.3
1999 386 24.5 15.8 72
2000 322 22.5 14.3 73.9
2001 318 23.0 13.8 76.7
2002 378 26.7 14.2 79.4
2003 378 26.7 14.2 79.4
2004 363 25.9 14.0 80.4
2005 345 27.3 12.6 77.4
2006 388 27.1 14.3 83.8
2007 406 29.3 13.9 76.8
2008 431 28.0 15.4 73.1
2009 445 29.5 15.1 79.3
2010 412 28.5 14.4 82
2011 404 29.6 13.6 82.7
2012 428 29.3 14.5 82.9
2013 447 29.1 15.3 82.1
2014 440 29.6 14.8 84.1
2015 346 25.0 13.8 80.1
2016 345 25.0 13.8 78
2017 329 23.4 14.0 73.6
2018 327 24.1 13.5 85.9
2019 319 25.5 12.5 82.4
2020 317 26.0 12.1 83
2021 305 25.6 11.9 87.9
2022 276 25.0 11.0 84.8
2023 317 27.0 11.7 81.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 387 21.0 18.4 n/a
1989 415 n/a n/a n/a
1990 426 24.0 17.7 n/a
1991 438 23.6 18.5 n/a
1992 431 26.6 16.2 51.3
1993 438 26.0 16.8 58.4
1994 407 25.1 16.2 54.3
1995 397 26.1 15.2 66.8
1996 397 26.1 15.2 66.8
1997 399 26.2 15.2 63.7
1998 350 25.1 13.9 60.3
1999 386 24.5 15.8 72
2000 322 22.5 14.3 73.9
2001 318 23.0 13.8 76.7
2002 378 26.7 14.2 79.4
2003 378 26.7 14.2 79.4
2004 363 25.9 14.0 80.4
2005 345 27.3 12.6 77.4
2006 388 27.1 14.3 83.8
2007 406 29.3 13.9 76.8
2008 431 28.0 15.4 73.1
2009 445 29.5 15.1 79.3
2010 412 28.5 14.4 82
2011 404 29.6 13.6 82.7
2012 428 29.3 14.5 82.9
2013 447 29.1 15.3 82.1
2014 440 29.6 14.8 84.1
2015 346 25.0 13.8 80.1
2016 345 25.0 13.8 78
2017 329 23.4 14.0 73.6
2018 327 24.1 13.5 85.9
2019 319 25.5 12.5 82.4
2020 317 26.0 12.1 83
2021 305 25.6 11.9 87.9
2022 276 25.0 11.0 84.8
2023 317 27.0 11.7 81.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,763 (17.0%) $8,581 (83.0%) $10,344
2020 $1,666 (14.6%) $9,724 (85.4%) $11,390
2021 $2,129 (16.3%) $10,895 (83.7%) $13,024

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3047th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4039th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Miller Heights Elementary)3231
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miller Heights Elementary)4317
 26%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5139
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Miller Heights Elementary)3243
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))4746
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miller Heights Elementary)3730
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5542
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Miller Heights Elementary)4440
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5460
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miller Heights Elementary)5619
 37%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belton Independent School District (Isd))6152
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Miller Heights Elementary)2913
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5836
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319317
 0.6%
African American4550
 11.1%
American Indian11
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic148149
 0.7%
Pacific Islander01
White10496
 7.7%
Two or More Races1620
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.4%81.7%
 0.7%


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Students at Miller Heights Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 30% White, 16% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Miller Heights Elementary ranks in the bottom 6.4% of Texas elementary schools.

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

Middle : Belton Middle
High : Belton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Miller Heights Elementary.


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