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#1203 of 1,815 schools in CO
Miller Special Education
School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
200 KIPLING STREET, Lakewood, CO 80226
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
88
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Colorado schools
#1,203 of 1,815
In Lakewood
#28 of 43
public schools
In district
#111 of 140
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Miller Special Education
School in Lakewood · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Miller Special Education
Miller Special Education is a public school in Lakewood, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Miller Special Education serves approximately 88 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
Miller Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,203 of 1,815 schools in CO. Structured state assessment records for Miller Special Education show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- CO avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 88 students, Miller Special Education is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Miller Special Education 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.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Miller Special Education sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Miller Special Education — Students at Miller Special Education score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Miller Special Education Compares
See how Miller Special Education performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
200 KIPLING STREET, Lakewood, CO 80226
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Miller Special Education may also want to explore other schools in the area. Dennison Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kendrick Lakes Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lakewood High School (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lakewood, see our Lakewood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80226 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,466
Median Home Value
$547,000
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
Population
32,237
College Educated
37.8%
Homeownership
51.6%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
37.5
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| Bethune Public Schools Bethune, CO | 5.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Miller Special Education
What grades does Miller Special Education serve?
Miller Special Education serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Miller Special Education?
Miller Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Special Education is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miller Special Education rank in CO?
Miller Special Education ranks #1,203 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Miller Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Special Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Special Education has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Miller Special Education a charter school?
No, Miller Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller Special Education a Title I school?
No, Miller Special Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miller Special Education?
33.0% of students at Miller Special Education qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 33.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (303) 982-7200
Resources & Links
District
Jefferson County School District No. R-1- District Enrollment
- 74,251
- Schools in District
- 148
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,483
- District Rank
- #111 of 140
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