Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jessie P. Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jessie P. Miller Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1495 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessie P. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School is ranked #1495 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jessie P. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Jessie P. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida M. Stewart Elementary School, William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts And Communication by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jessie P. Miller Elementary School?
614 students attend Jessie P. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jessie P. Miller Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie P. Miller Elementary School?
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jessie P. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jessie P. Miller Elementary School part of?
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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