Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorie Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorie Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dorie Miller Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorie Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorie Miller Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5929 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorie Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Dorie Miller Elementary School is ranked #5929 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dorie Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Dorie Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Dual Language Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dorie Miller Elementary School?
314 students attend Dorie Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dorie Miller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorie Miller Elementary School?
Dorie Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dorie Miller Elementary School offer ?
Dorie Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorie Miller Elementary School part of?
Dorie Miller Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dorie Miller Elementary School located?
Dorie Miller Elementary School is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.
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