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#4266 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
George B. Miller Elementary
Elementary School · Centralia Elementary · La Palma, CA
A Centralia Elementary elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7751 Furman Rd., La Palma, CA 90623
- Math 62% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George B. Miller Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George B. Miller Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,033/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Palma), 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
$112,366
Median home value
$920,200
Median rent
$2,224/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90623; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Coyotes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Arthur F. Corey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Raymond Temple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Buena Terra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 634 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Centralia Elementary
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,390NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
George B. Miller Elementary is listed in Centralia Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George B. Miller Elementary
George B. Miller Elementary is a public elementary school in La Palma, CA, part of Centralia Elementary, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,266 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George B. Miller Elementary
What grades does George B. Miller Elementary serve?
George B. Miller Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend George B. Miller Elementary?
George B. Miller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B. Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George B. Miller Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George B. Miller Elementary rank in CA?
George B. Miller Elementary ranks #4,266 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is George B. Miller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George B. Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 George B. Miller Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George B. Miller Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George B. Miller Elementary a charter school?
No, George B. Miller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George B. Miller Elementary a Title I school?
No, George B. Miller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George B. Miller Elementary?
56.5% of students at George B. Miller Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (714) 228-3270
- Area population (ZIP 90623)
- 15,369
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 90623; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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