Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, Miller Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miller Junior High School's student population of 718 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Miller Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Junior High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1988 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Junior High School's ranking?
Miller Junior High School is ranked #1988 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Miller Junior High School?
718 students attend Miller Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Miller Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Junior High School?
Miller Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Miller Junior High School offer ?
Miller Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Miller Junior High School part of?
Miller Junior High School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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