Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Miller Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Miller Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
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Miller Special Education's student population of 99 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Miller Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Special Education is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Miller Special Education is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Miller Special Education often compared to?
Miller Special Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Sobesky Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Special Education?
The graduation rate of Miller Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Miller Special Education?
99 students attend Miller Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Miller Special Education students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Special Education?
Miller Special Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Miller Special Education offer ?
Miller Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Miller Special Education part of?
Miller Special Education is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Miller Special Education located?
Miller Special Education is located in the Creighton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Creighton.
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