Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Edgar L Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edgar L Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edgar L Miller Elementary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgar L Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar L Miller Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
72%
13%
White
10%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar L Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School is ranked #1349 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Edgar L Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Edgar L Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Homer Iddings Elementary School, Jonas E Salk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
351 students attend Edgar L Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Edgar L Miller Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar L Miller Elementary School?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgar L Miller Elementary School offer ?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Edgar L Miller Elementary School part of?
Edgar L Miller Elementary School is part of Merrillville Community School Corp School District.
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