Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School

840 Ne 87th St
Miami, FL 33138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Phyllis R. 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 Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1323 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
28%
37%
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Black
66%
21%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School's ranking?
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School is ranked #1323 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Shores Elementary School, Morningside K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School?
503 students attend Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School?
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School part of?
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School located?
Phyllis R. Miller Elementary School is located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper East Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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