Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Miller Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Miller Elementary - 02 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Miller Elementary - 02's student population of 233 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Miller Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Elementary - 02 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
3%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
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Miller Elementary - 02 is ranked #26 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Miller Elementary - 02?
233 students attend Miller Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Miller Elementary - 02 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Elementary - 02?
Miller Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miller Elementary - 02 offer ?
Miller Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Miller Elementary - 02 part of?
Miller Elementary - 02 is part of Miller 29-4 School District.
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