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#423 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 24% in state

Emma L Miller Elementary School

Elementary School · Savoy

26 Chapel Rd, Savoy, MA 01256

Enrollment

47

Student-Teacher

6.7:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#423 of 1,793

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Emma L Miller Elementary School

7.7/10

Elementary School in Savoy · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Emma L Miller Elementary School

Emma L Miller Elementary School is a public elementary school in Savoy, MA, part of Savoy. Emma L Miller Elementary School serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Emma L Miller Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Emma L Miller Elementary School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 47 students, Emma L Miller Elementary School 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 Emma L Miller Elementary School 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 6.7:1 students to teachers, Emma L Miller Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-28.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$31,925
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Emma L Miller Elementary School — Students at Emma L Miller Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 45.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 50 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
49.5%
ELA
49.5%
2010
Math
69.5%
ELA
49.5%
2011
Math
69.5%
ELA
69.5%
2012
Math
69.5%
ELA
69.5%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2018
Math
13.5%
ELA
46.3%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
45.2%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
30.5%
2022
Math
33.2%
ELA
32.2%
2023
Math
18.5%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
38%

* 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: 8.9/10.

How Emma L Miller Elementary School Compares

See how Emma L Miller Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.7/10
77th percentile in MA
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
8.9/10
Excellent
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
7 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.6%

Location

26 Chapel Rd, Savoy, MA 01256

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Emma L Miller Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hawlemont Regional (rated 8.0/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Charlemont), with a very similar rating. Another option is Sanderson Academy (rated 7.9/10, 10.3 miles away, in nearby Ashfield), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Colegrove Park Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby North Adams), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Savoy, see our Savoy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Hoosac Valley High School Cheshire 6.3 mi 3.3
Hoosac Valley Middle School Cheshire 6.3 mi 5.1
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL Adams 7.1 mi 4.6
Abbott Memorial Florida 8.8 mi 6.2
Hawlemont Regional Charlemont 7.3 mi 8.0
Hoosac Valley Elementary School Adams 7.2 mi 2.9
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School Adams 7.3 mi 5.8
Charles McCann Vocational Technical North Adams 8.5 mi 5.0
Drury High North Adams 8.6 mi 4.6
Rowe Elementary Rowe 10.7 mi 5.4
Colegrove Park Elementary North Adams 10.6 mi 7.8
Wahconah Regional High Dalton 9.9 mi 8.0
Nessacus Regional Middle School Dalton 10.1 mi 7.5
THE ACADEMY AT CHARLEMONT Charlemont 9.3 mi 6.3
R. H. Conwell Worthington 12.1 mi 4.0
Kittredge Hinsdale 11.2 mi 7.5
Clarksburg Elementary Clarksburg 11.7 mi 4.8
Brayton North Adams 11.4 mi 4.5
Sanderson Academy Ashfield 10.3 mi 7.9
ST AGNES ACADEMY Dalton 11.0 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01256 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,000

Median Home Value

$267,200

Median Rent

$731/mo

Population

733

College Educated

23.7%

Homeownership

92.6%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

14.6%

Median Age

50

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
APPLE ORCHARD SCHOOL Brookline, MA 7.6
Hawlemont Regional Charlemont, MA 8.0
PIONEER VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Springfield, MA 7.4
New Marlborough Central Sheffield, MA 8.2
KEYSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL North Chelmsford, MA 7.1
SUMMIT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Framingham, MA 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Emma L Miller Elementary School

What grades does Emma L Miller Elementary School serve?

Emma L Miller Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Emma L Miller Elementary School?

Emma L Miller Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma L Miller Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Emma L Miller Elementary School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emma L Miller Elementary School rank in MA?

Emma L Miller Elementary School ranks #423 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Emma L Miller Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emma L Miller Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Emma L Miller Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma L Miller Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Emma L Miller Elementary School a charter school?

No, Emma L Miller Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emma L Miller Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Emma L Miller Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
3 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Berkshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%

District

Savoy
District Enrollment
47
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,925
District Rank
#1 of 1

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