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#1589 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Miller Elementary School

Elementary School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ

A Tucson Unified District (4403) elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6951 S CAMINO DE LA TIERRA, Tucson, AZ 85746

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,783
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Miller Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Miller Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,922/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,506

Median home value

$225,200

Median rent

$1,280/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maldonado Amelia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.7 mi257Compare →
Frances J Warren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.4 mi193Compare →
John E White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.1 mi627Compare →
San Xavier Mission SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–82.1 mi84Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Tucson Unified District (4403)

Schools in district
90
Rank in district
#67 of 86
District spending per student
$13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Miller Elementary School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miller Elementary School

Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miller Elementary School

What grades does Miller Elementary School serve?

Miller Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Miller Elementary School?

Miller Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miller Elementary School rank in AZ?

Miller Elementary School ranks #1,589 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Miller Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Miller Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Miller Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Miller Elementary School a charter school?

No, Miller Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Miller Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Miller Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
456
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
Area population (ZIP 85746)
44,030
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85746; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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