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Miller Elementary - 02

Summary:

Miller Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school located in Miller, South Dakota, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school is part of the Miller 29-4 school district, which is ranked 34 out of 126 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Miller Elementary - 02 consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in South Dakota, with a statewide ranking of 11 out of 201 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Mathematics, where 67.97% of students were proficient or better, compared to 47.28% for the district and 42.95% for the state. The school also has consistently high rankings for its performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, and white students.

While Miller Elementary - 02 is an exceptional school, the only nearby school in the same district, Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11, has significantly lower academic performance, with only 20% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024. Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a higher student-teacher ratio. Despite its overall excellence, Miller Elementary - 02 may have opportunities to further improve in certain areas, such as the performance of 5th-grade students in Mathematics and reducing its already low chronic absenteeism rate.


Detail:

Public K-6

 623 E 4th St
       Miller, SD  57362

(605) 853-2711

District: Miller 29-4

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 201 South Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,044 Help


Students who attend Miller Elementary - 02 usually attend:

Middle:    Miller Junior High - 04
High:    Miller High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  234

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
5.6%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.2% Help


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Compare Details Miller Elementary - 02 ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.3. (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 (92.3%), Hispanic (5.6%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Elementary - 02 is 10.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Elementary - 02 is $14,044.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miller Elementary - 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Elementary - 02 11th of 201 South Dakota public elementary schools. (See Miller Elementary - 02 in the ranking list.)

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Miller 29-4:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller 29-4 34th of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Miller Elementary - 02

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Rank History for all students at Miller Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.99 77th 196 60.7%
2010 72.96 42nd 206 79.6%
2011 69.97 55th 205 73.2%
2012 76.05 30th 214 86.0%
2013 75.07 31st 201 84.6%
2015 60.22 85th 209 59.3%
2016 73.10 37th 206 82.0%
2017 58.36 91st 207 56.0%
2018 61.19 82nd 204 59.8%
2019 69.09 47th 206 77.2%
2021 83.50 17th 202 91.6%
2022 82.76 24th 202 88.1%
2023 87.29 11th 204 94.6%
2024 87.30 11th 201 94.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miller Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.91 16th 121 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Miller Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 41st 163 74.8%
2019 75.01 27th 155 82.6%
2021 84.97 10th 151 93.4%
2022 76.04 31st 150 79.3%
2023 81.53 16th 154 89.6%
2024 86.11 10th 165 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Miller Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.60 87th 170 48.8%
2019 63.75 47th 160 70.6%
2021 80.21 21st 157 86.6%
2022 85.79 16th 154 89.6%
2023 90.23 9th 166 94.6%
2024 84.06 17th 161 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Miller Elementary - 02

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.60 104th 186 44.1%
2019 62.75 58th 191 69.6%
2021 79.51 17th 185 90.8%
2022 81.80 21st 184 88.6%
2023 85.24 11th 185 94.1%
2024 87.74 8th 184 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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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Enrollment information for Miller Elementary - 02

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 360 360
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 361 361
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 301 301
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 301 301
1993 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 305 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 300 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 283 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1999 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 283 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 283 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2006 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2008 232 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2009 229 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2010 225 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 206 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 211
2012 213 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 219
2013 219 1 0 3 1 3 0 0 227
2014 239 1 0 5 1 3 0 0 249
2015 238 1 1 5 1 4 0 0 250
2016 259 1 1 1 2 4 0 0 268
2017 265 1 1 2 1 4 0 0 274
2018 269 1 0 5 2 4 1 0 282
2019 242 5 0 4 3 3 1 0 258
2020 241 4 0 4 0 2 1 0 252
2021 205 3 0 4 1 1 1 0 215
2022 209 3 0 5 3 0 0 0 220
2023 218 3 1 9 2 0 0 0 233
2024 216 2 1 13 2 0 0 0 234

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 Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 24.8 14.5 n/a
1990 361 24.5 14.7 n/a
1991 301 25.5 11.8 n/a
1992 301 25.5 11.8 n/a
1993 297 22.4 13.3 n/a
1994 305 23.5 13.0 n/a
1995 300 22.9 13.1 n/a
1996 300 22.9 13.1 n/a
1997 289 19.4 14.9 28.4
1998 269 15.8 17.0 42.8
1999 265 15.6 17.0 37.7
2000 260 19.8 13.1 36.5
2001 257 21.7 11.8 35.8
2002 284 21.6 13.1 34.9
2003 284 21.6 13.1 34.9
2004 256 21.1 12.1 38.7
2005 259 21.1 12.3 37.5
2006 238 21.4 11.1 33.2
2007 245 21.7 11.3 33.5
2008 232 21.3 10.9 35.3
2009 229 21.7 10.6 34.9
2010 228 22.8 10.0 36.8
2011 211 22.7 9.2 36.5
2012 219 21.0 10.4 34.7
2013 227 21.2 10.6 31.3
2014 249 20.4 12.1 31.7
2015 250 20.0 12.5 23.2
2016 268 23.0 11.6 31.7
2017 274 23.1 11.8 27.7
2018 282 22.4 12.5 24.1
2019 258 22.1 11.6 19.8
2020 252 22.7 11.0 20.6
2021 215 22.9 9.3 20
2022 220 19.7 11.1 16.4
2023 233 19.8 11.7 19.3
2024 234 21.3 10.9 22.2

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 Elementary - 02

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 24.8 14.5 n/a
1990 361 24.5 14.7 n/a
1991 301 25.5 11.8 n/a
1992 301 25.5 11.8 n/a
1993 297 22.4 13.3 n/a
1994 305 23.5 13.0 n/a
1995 300 22.9 13.1 n/a
1996 300 22.9 13.1 n/a
1997 289 19.4 14.9 28.4
1998 269 15.8 17.0 42.8
1999 265 15.6 17.0 37.7
2000 260 19.8 13.1 36.5
2001 257 21.7 11.8 35.8
2002 284 21.6 13.1 34.9
2003 284 21.6 13.1 34.9
2004 256 21.1 12.1 38.7
2005 259 21.1 12.3 37.5
2006 238 21.4 11.1 33.2
2007 245 21.7 11.3 33.5
2008 232 21.3 10.9 35.3
2009 229 21.7 10.6 34.9
2010 228 22.8 10.0 36.8
2011 211 22.7 9.2 36.5
2012 219 21.0 10.4 34.7
2013 227 21.2 10.6 31.3
2014 249 20.4 12.1 31.7
2015 250 20.0 12.5 23.2
2016 268 23.0 11.6 31.7
2017 274 23.1 11.8 27.7
2018 282 22.4 12.5 24.1
2019 258 22.1 11.6 19.8
2020 252 22.7 11.0 20.6
2021 215 22.9 9.3 20
2022 220 19.7 11.1 16.4
2023 233 19.8 11.7 19.3
2024 234 21.3 10.9 22.2

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 Elementary - 02

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $834 (7.2%) $10,736 (92.8%) $11,571
2021 $712 (5.3%) $12,753 (94.7%) $13,465
2022 $1,045 (7.2%) $13,540 (92.8%) $14,585
2023 $718 (5.1%) $13,326 (94.9%) $14,044

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Elementary - 02

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 47th of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 11th of 204 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary - 02)51.661.8
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miller 29-4)51.658.3
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miller Elementary - 02)58.173.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miller 29-4)58.169.5
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary - 02)75.880.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miller 29-4)73.571.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miller Elementary - 02)75.877.4
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miller 29-4)73.568.6
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary - 02)66.778
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miller 29-4)67.476.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.148.7
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miller Elementary - 02)46.758.5
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miller 29-4)45.755.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)40.539.4
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Miller Elementary - 02)77.865.9
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Miller 29-4)76.162.8
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (South Dakota)42.139.9
 2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miller Elementary - 02)5060
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miller 29-4)48.850
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.844.6
 6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Miller Elementary - 02)47.556.7
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miller 29-4)46.444.7
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)41.339.1
 2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Miller Elementary - 02)61.170.6
 9.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Miller 29-4)56.561.6
 5.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Miller Elementary - 02)55.766.2
 10.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Miller 29-4)43.549.6
 6.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students258233
 9.7%
African American53
 40%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian01
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White242218
 9.9%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.8%19.3%
 0.5%

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Students who attend Miller Elementary - 02 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miller Junior High - 04
High : Miller High School - 01

Yes. Miller Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 5.5% of South Dakota elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Miller Elementary - 02.

Students at Miller Elementary - 02 are 92% White, 6% Hispanic.


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