About This School
Miller Elementary School is located in Tucson, AZ and is one of 79 elementary schools in Tucson Unified District. It is a public school that serves 626 students in grades PK, K-6.
Miller Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Miller Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Miller Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Miller Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Miller Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Miller Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Miller Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Miller Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Tucson Unified District District Spending
$7,945Per Pupil
The Tucson Unified District spends $7,945 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 43% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Tucson Unified District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maldonado Amelia Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Frances J Warren Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| A Child's View School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Anna Lawrence Intermediate School 1.9 miles | |
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| San Xavier Mission School 2.1 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-6
- Tucson Unified District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Miller Elementary School6951 South Camino de La Tierra
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 225-6060
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 626
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Miller Elementary School had 80% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
81%
White
10%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
6%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Miller Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Miller Elementary School
Stephanie M.: I love the sense of community here @miller my daughter is in kinder and she has made so much progress in just 1st couple of months. Great curriculum and teaching methods! Love it!
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 30, 2011
Miller Elementary School
5
In 2nd grade through 4th grade i went to Miller i am currently 13 and in junior high in 7th grade i really really wish i could start all over and get back over to miller. Elementry school was my best years because Miller was a good school not even good fantastic and great i loved miller so much i used to not know how to read at all in secound grade but when i went to 3rd grade i was one of the most fluent readers in 3rd grade miller totally change my whole life if you want to send any of your children here DO IT RITE NOW! BEST SCHOOL IN THE WHOLE WORLD I LOVE MILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Submitted by a Current Student on Jun 2, 2011
About Tucson, AZ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Tucson | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,981 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 27% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66%/33% |
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