Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clyde Miller K-8 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 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clyde Miller K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Clyde Miller K-8's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clyde Miller K-8 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 Clyde Miller K-8 is 0.49, 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
#1418 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
70%
35%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clyde Miller K-8's ranking?
Clyde Miller K-8 is ranked #1418 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clyde Miller K-8?
477 students attend Clyde Miller K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Clyde Miller K-8 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clyde Miller K-8?
Clyde Miller K-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clyde Miller K-8 offer ?
Clyde Miller K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Clyde Miller K-8 part of?
Clyde Miller K-8 is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Clyde Miller K-8 located?
Clyde Miller K-8 is located in the Tower Triangle neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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