Miller Perry Elementary School

904 Fordtown Rd
Kingsport, TN 37663
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miller Perry Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in TN
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miller Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Miller Perry Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
This chart displays total students of Miller Perry Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Miller Perry Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Miller Perry Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Miller Perry Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Miller Perry Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Perry Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#156 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Miller Perry Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Miller Perry Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Miller Perry Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Miller Perry Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miller Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miller Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Miller Perry Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Miller Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Miller Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Springs 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 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Miller Perry Elementary School?
264 students attend Miller Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Miller Perry Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miller Perry Elementary School?
Miller Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miller Perry Elementary School offer ?
Miller Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Miller Perry Elementary School part of?
Miller Perry Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.

School Reviews

Review Miller Perry Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links