Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation's student population of 208 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1589 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
50%
22%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation's ranking?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is ranked #1589 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation?
208 students attend T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation students are Black, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation offer ?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation part of?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation located?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is located in the Miller Park neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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