Miller Heights Elementary School

3605 Allen St
Bethlehem, PA 18020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Miller Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miller Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Miller Heights Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Miller Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Heights Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#580 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Miller Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miller Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miller Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miller Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Miller Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
14%
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White
57%
62%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Miller Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miller Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miller Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miller Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Miller Heights Elementary School is ranked #580 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Miller Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Miller Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shawnee Elementary School, Farmersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Miller Heights Elementary School?
340 students attend Miller Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Miller Heights Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Heights Elementary School?
Miller Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Miller Heights Elementary School offer ?
Miller Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Miller Heights Elementary School part of?
Miller Heights Elementary School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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