Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Otwell Miller Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otwell Miller Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Otwell Miller Academy's student population of 94 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otwell Miller Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otwell Miller Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
99%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otwell Miller Academy's ranking?
Otwell Miller Academy is ranked #1259 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Otwell Miller Academy?
94 students attend Otwell Miller Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Otwell Miller Academy students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otwell Miller Academy?
Otwell Miller Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otwell Miller Academy offer ?
Otwell Miller Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Otwell Miller Academy part of?
Otwell Miller Academy is part of Otwell Miller Academy School District.
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