T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Summary:

T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is a public magnet elementary school in Lynchburg, Virginia that serves 208 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite the school's focus on innovation, it has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia.

T.C. Miller Elementary has ranked in the bottom quarter of Virginia elementary schools for the past decade, with a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom 30% and 15% of Virginia elementary schools, respectively. Standardized test scores in mathematics, reading, science, and Virginia Studies are significantly lower than the district and state averages, often by 10-20 percentage points or more.

While the school's spending per student has increased in recent years, and it is designated as a "magnet" school for innovation, these efforts have not yet translated to improved academic outcomes. When compared to other elementary schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools district, such as Bedford Hills Elementary and Sheffield Elementary, T.C. Miller Elementary generally performs worse in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. The school's challenges appear to be systemic within the district, and more comprehensive and sustained efforts may be needed to address the root causes and support its students in achieving academic success.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 600 Mansfield Ave
       Lynchburg, VA  24501-3340


(434) 515-5300

District: Lynchburg City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
906th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,009 Help


Students who attend T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation usually attend:

Middle:    Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
High:    E.C. Glass High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.4%
White:
38.7%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.45. (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: African American (47.4%), White (38.7%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is 8.6, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation employs 22.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is $11,009, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Lynchburg City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation:

SchoolDigger ranks T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation 906th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation in the ranking list.)

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Lynchburg City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lynchburg City Public Schools 112th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

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Rank History for all students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.60 646th 1062 39.2%
2006 33.55 852nd 1071 20.4%
2007 39.76 756th 1083 30.2%
2008 27.14 930th 1081 14.0%
2009 43.36 735th 1082 32.1%
2010 17.77 1051st 1113 5.6%
2011 33.10 901st 1117 19.3%
2012 39.12 800th 1117 28.4%
2013 26.47 921st 1120 17.8%
2014 5.31 1090th 1110 1.8%
2015 18.27 993rd 1100 9.7%
2016 16.24 1006th 1096 8.2%
2017 55.89 534th 1099 51.4%
2018 53.73 572nd 1097 47.9%
2019 48.76 653rd 1105 40.9%
2021 18.14 928th 1103 15.9%
2022 38.10 745th 1109 32.8%
2023 24.02 896th 1114 19.6%
2024 24.45 906th 1114 18.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.87 892nd 1036 13.9%
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Rank History for Female students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.85 811th 1100 26.3%
2024 32.87 802nd 1098 27.0%
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Rank History for Male students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.39 864th 1093 21.0%
2024 33.15 801st 1101 27.2%
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Rank History for African American students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.56 421st 588 28.4%
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Rank History for White students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.50 269th 984 72.7%
2024 51.54 534th 979 45.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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 T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 146 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 143 111 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1996 143 111 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1997 134 121 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1998 116 123 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 118 128 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 129 127 2 0 0 n/a n/a -4 254
2001 118 130 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 122 119 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 242
2003 122 119 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 242
2004 108 120 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 232
2005 106 109 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 219
2006 98 104 3 0 1 n/a n/a 3 209
2007 105 132 3 3 1 n/a n/a 4 248
2008 87 130 2 3 1 n/a n/a 6 229
2009 78 132 3 6 0 n/a n/a 10 229
2010 76 130 3 5 2 n/a n/a 13 229
2011 68 111 3 10 2 0 22 0 216
2012 56 128 2 9 1 1 23 0 220
2013 59 131 1 14 0 1 31 0 237
2014 62 140 0 18 0 0 34 0 254
2015 67 136 3 16 0 0 27 0 249
2016 74 131 2 16 0 0 25 0 248
2017 76 127 2 13 1 0 24 0 243
2018 73 138 2 12 0 0 21 0 246
2019 73 138 0 11 0 0 19 0 241
2020 69 116 1 11 0 0 23 0 220
2021 79 109 1 6 1 0 30 0 226
2022 66 101 1 6 1 0 22 0 197
2023 73 104 1 8 0 0 22 0 208
2024 75 92 5 7 0 0 15 0 194

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 T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 256 16.5 n/a 32.4
1995 259 n/a 0.0 39
1996 259 n/a 0.0 39
1997 260 n/a 0.0 36.9
1998 240 n/a 0.0 40
1999 247 22.9 10.8 46.6
2000 254 n/a 0.0 41.9
2001 251 23.1 10.9 50.6
2002 242 25.0 9.7 55.2
2003 242 25.0 9.7 55.2
2004 232 21.0 11.0 57.4
2005 219 21.0 10.4 53.7
2006 209 19.0 11.0 54.4
2007 248 25.5 9.7 63.5
2008 229 20.0 11.5 67.7
2009 229 20.0 11.5 63.5
2010 229 19.0 12.0 74.5
2011 216 19.0 11.3 78.2
2012 220 13.3 16.5 82.3
2013 237 16.3 14.5 73
2014 254 15.3 16.5 73.6
2015 249 16.0 15.5 71.1
2016 248 18.0 13.7 94
2017 243 19.0 12.7 94.7
2018 246 17.0 14.4 91.1
2019 241 17.0 14.1 89.6
2020 220 15.5 14.1 92.3
2021 226 15.5 14.5 n/a
2022 197 18.7 10.4 98.5
2023 208 n/a n/a 98.6
2024 194 22.3 8.6 98.5

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 T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 256 16.5 n/a 32.4
1995 259 n/a 0.0 39
1996 259 n/a 0.0 39
1997 260 n/a 0.0 36.9
1998 240 n/a 0.0 40
1999 247 22.9 10.8 46.6
2000 254 n/a 0.0 41.9
2001 251 23.1 10.9 50.6
2002 242 25.0 9.7 55.2
2003 242 25.0 9.7 55.2
2004 232 21.0 11.0 57.4
2005 219 21.0 10.4 53.7
2006 209 19.0 11.0 54.4
2007 248 25.5 9.7 63.5
2008 229 20.0 11.5 67.7
2009 229 20.0 11.5 63.5
2010 229 19.0 12.0 74.5
2011 216 19.0 11.3 78.2
2012 220 13.3 16.5 82.3
2013 237 16.3 14.5 73
2014 254 15.3 16.5 73.6
2015 249 16.0 15.5 71.1
2016 248 18.0 13.7 94
2017 243 19.0 12.7 94.7
2018 246 17.0 14.4 91.1
2019 241 17.0 14.1 89.6
2020 220 15.5 14.1 92.3
2021 226 15.5 14.5 n/a
2022 197 18.7 10.4 98.5
2023 208 n/a n/a 98.6
2024 194 22.3 8.6 98.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,477 (15.9%) $7,808 (84.1%) $9,285
2020 $1,389 (13.4%) $8,975 (86.6%) $10,364
2021 $1,211 (11.0%) $9,798 (89.0%) $11,009

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

Impact of COVID-19 on T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 653rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 896th of 1114 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)7158.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7552.9
 22.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)5858.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Lynchburg City Public Schools)6651.7
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)9044.4
 45.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7846.1
 31.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)7158.3
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Lynchburg City Public Schools)6960.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)8864.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7448.6
 25.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)8152.9
 28.1%
   5th Grade Science (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7551.7
 23.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation)8452.9
 31.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Lynchburg City Public Schools)7357.9
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241208
 13.7%
African American138104
 24.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic118
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White7373
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.6%98.6%
 8.9%


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Students at T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation are 47% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Students who attend T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
High : E.C. Glass High

In the 2023-24 school year, 194 students attended T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation.

T.C. Miller Elementary School for Innovation ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Virginia elementary schools.


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