Henry Miller Elementary School

545 W. L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Henry Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Henry Miller Elementary School's student population of 712 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
712 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry Miller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Miller Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7950 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
55%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
7%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
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6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Miller Elementary School is ranked #7950 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Henry Miller Elementary School?
712 students attend Henry Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Henry Miller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Miller Elementary School?
Henry Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Henry Miller Elementary School offer ?
Henry Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Henry Miller Elementary School part of?
Henry Miller Elementary School is part of Los Banos Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 712 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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