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#284 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 16% in state

Otwell Miller Academy

Elementary School · Otwell Miller Academy · Otwell, IN

A charter elementary school in Otwell, IN where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

9958 East County Road 150 N, Otwell, IN 47564

  • Math 25% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$14,128
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Otwell Miller Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 9-year record (2017–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
35%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

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

Based on 21 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Otwell Miller Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,125

Median home value

$148,100

Median rent

$932/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Otwell Miller Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Otwell Miller Academy is listed in Otwell Miller Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Otwell Miller Academy

Otwell Miller Academy is a public elementary school in Otwell, IN, part of Otwell Miller Academy, serving approximately 102 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Otwell Miller Academy

What grades does Otwell Miller Academy serve?

Otwell Miller Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Otwell Miller Academy?

Otwell Miller Academy has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Otwell Miller Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Otwell Miller Academy is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Otwell Miller Academy rank in IN?

Otwell Miller Academy ranks #284 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Otwell Miller Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Otwell Miller Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Otwell Miller Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Otwell Miller Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Otwell Miller Academy a charter school?

Yes, Otwell Miller Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Otwell Miller Academy a Title I school?

No, Otwell Miller Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otwell Miller Academy?

57.8% of students at Otwell Miller Academy 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
102
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 47564)
1,500
Area median age
30.4
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47564; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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