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Henry Miller Elementary
Elementary School · Los Banos Unified
545 West L St., Los Banos, CA 93635
Enrollment
713
Student-Teacher
26.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
713
Student-Teacher
26.4:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,277 of 9,539
In Los Banos
#9 of 16
public schools
In district
#9 of 16
Los Banos Unified
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About Henry Miller Elementary
Henry Miller Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified. Henry Miller Elementary serves approximately 713 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Henry Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,277 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Henry Miller Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Henry Miller Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Henry Miller Elementary runs 26.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
39% of students at Henry Miller Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Henry Miller Elementary — Students at Henry Miller Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Henry Miller Elementary Compares
See how Henry Miller Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
545 West L St., Los Banos, CA 93635
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Henry Miller Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Romero Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 9.2 miles away, in nearby Santa Nella), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grasslands Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Westside Union Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Banos, see our Los Banos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Los Banos | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Crossroads Alternative Education Center Los Banos | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Valley Los Banos Community Merced | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Westside Union Elementary Los Banos | 0.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Los Banos Elementary Los Banos | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Creekside Junior High Los Banos | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Lorena Falasco Elementary Los Banos | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| San Luis High (Continuation) Los Banos | 1.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Los Banos Adventist Christian School Los Banos | 1.3 mi | — |
| LOS BANOS ADVENTIST SCHOOL Los Banos | 1.3 mi | — |
| Los Banos High Los Banos | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| R. M. Miano Elementary Los Banos | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Transitional Kindergarten Center Los Banos | 1.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Los Banos Junior High Los Banos | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Grasslands Elementary Los Banos | 2.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Pacheco High Los Banos | 2.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Volta Elementary Los Banos | 4.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Charleston Elementary Los Banos | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Romero Elementary Santa Nella | 9.2 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93635 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,666
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
Population
49,232
College Educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Avg Commute
51.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
30.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henry Miller Elementary
What grades does Henry Miller Elementary serve?
Henry Miller Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Henry Miller Elementary?
Henry Miller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 713 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Miller Elementary is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry Miller Elementary rank in CA?
Henry Miller Elementary ranks #7,277 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Henry Miller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Henry Miller Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Miller Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Henry Miller Elementary a charter school?
No, Henry Miller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry Miller Elementary a Title I school?
No, Henry Miller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry Miller Elementary?
76.4% of students at Henry 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 713
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (209) 826-3816
Resources & Links
District
Los Banos Unified- District Enrollment
- 11,057
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,419
- District Rank
- #9 of 16
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