Serving 1,073 students in grades 4-5, Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 1,073 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School's student population of 1,073 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
1,073 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1467 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
11%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is ranked #1467 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School?
1,073 students attend Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School part of?
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School is part of Egg Harbor Township School District.
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