Serving 782 students in grades 7-8, B R Miller Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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B R Miller Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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B R Miller Middle School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
B R Miller Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B R Miller Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
56%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
30%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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B R Miller Middle School is ranked #1036 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend B R Miller Middle School?
782 students attend B R Miller Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of B R Miller Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B R Miller Middle School?
B R Miller Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does B R Miller Middle School offer ?
B R Miller Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is B R Miller Middle School part of?
B R Miller Middle School is part of Marshalltown Comm School District.
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