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6.1 avg / 10

Miller 29-4 School District

School District · Miller, South Dakota

Students: 472
Teachers (FTE): 40

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,359

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.8:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#90 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,359

+$2,689 vs South Dakota median

District size

472 students

Larger than South Dakota median

About Miller 29-4

Miller 29-4 is a Miller, South Dakota school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 472 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The district invests $15,359 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Miller 29-4 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Miller Elementary - 02, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.

In standardized testing, Miller 29-4 students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Miller 29-4, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.5%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 51.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Miller 29-4 with test data.

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Miller
Total Enrollment
472
Teachers (FTE)
40
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Miller 29-4?

Miller 29-4 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Miller 29-4?

The average composite rating for Miller 29-4 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Miller 29-4?

Miller 29-4 spends $15,359 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Miller 29-4?

The average student-teacher ratio in Miller 29-4 is 11.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Miller 29-4?

Miller Elementary - 02 is the highest-rated school in Miller 29-4 with a composite score of 9.2/10.

What are the test scores in Miller 29-4?

Across schools in Miller 29-4 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Miller 29-4 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Miller 29-4 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
36.5%
ELA Proficiency
51.9%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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