About This School
George B. Miller Elementary School is located in La Palma, CA and is one of 8 elementary schools in Centralia Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 518 students in grades K-6.
George B. 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 California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See George B. Miller Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
George B. Miller Elementary School had an API growth score of 868 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. George B. Miller Elementary School's 2011 base score was 880, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, George B. Miller Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about George B. Miller Elementary School's students and teachers. more
George B. 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 California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See George B. Miller Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
George B. Miller Elementary School had an API growth score of 868 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. George B. Miller Elementary School's 2011 base score was 880, however the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, George B. Miller Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about George B. Miller Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Centralia Elementary District Spending
$8,894Per Pupil
The Centralia Elementary spends $8,894 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Centralia Elementary 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 California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stepping Stones Christian School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Stepping Stones Christian School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| la Palma Christian Elementary School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Los Coyotes Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Crescent Ave Christian School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Centralia Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
George B. Miller Elementary School7751 Furman Rd
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling 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.
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TestRating
8 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 California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 518
46%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, George B. Miller Elementary School had 31% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% 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)
Asian/Pacific Islander
46%
Hispanic
30%
White
16%
Two or More Races
4%
Black
3%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, George B. Miller Elementary School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
George B. Miller Elementary School
this school is ok but the new school principal doesn't know how to handle this school because we don't do flag ceremonies anymore and we barely have award assemeblies
Submitted by a Current Student on May 17, 2011
George B. Miller Elementary School
1
Terrible school, the cafeteria food needs improvement and nobody ever seems to be learning anything. I think G.B Miller should be closed down and it shouldn't even have score a 2.
Submitted on Jul 22, 2010
George B. Miller Elementary School
jfk: I think G.B. Miller is a great school and hope it stays that way with the new principal...
Submitted by a Parent on Nov 30, 2009
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