Rita E. Miller Elementary School

1 Mitchell Way
Westford, MA 01886
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rita E. Miller Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rita E. Miller Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rita E. Miller Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
44%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
43%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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 Massachusetts.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Rita E. Miller Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Rita E. Miller Elementary School often compared to?
Rita E. Miller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Rita E. Miller Elementary School?
301 students attend Rita E. Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rita E. Miller Elementary School students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rita E. Miller Elementary School?
Rita E. Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rita E. Miller Elementary School offer ?
Rita E. Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rita E. Miller Elementary School part of?
Rita E. Miller Elementary School is part of Westford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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