Very Good
#2279 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Miller Elementary
Elementary School · Escondido Union · Escondido, CA
An Escondido Union elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1975 Miller Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
- Math 37% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miller Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miller Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escondido), 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
$71,716
Median home value
$767,400
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Felicita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian School (changed the Name 6/15)Private · tuition | 3.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Juniper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escondido Union
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 24
- District spending per student
- $19,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miller Elementary is listed in Escondido Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miller Elementary
Miller Elementary is a public elementary school in Escondido, CA, part of Escondido Union, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,279 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miller Elementary
What grades does Miller Elementary serve?
Miller Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Miller Elementary?
Miller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Elementary 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 rank in CA?
Miller Elementary ranks #2,279 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Miller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Miller Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miller Elementary a charter school?
No, Miller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller Elementary a Title I school?
No, Miller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miller Elementary?
70.2% of students at 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (760) 432-2470
- Area population (ZIP 92025)
- 50,046
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 92025; 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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