Very Good
#392 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 22% in state
Miller School
Elementary School · Holliston · Holliston, MA
A Holliston elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
235 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA 01746
- Math 54% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miller School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Miller School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Low222/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holliston), 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
$154,684
Median home value
$620,500
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
65.7%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine HillEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| David MindessEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 4.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Clyde F BrownEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Burke/memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–4 | 4.5 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Holliston
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miller School is listed in Holliston; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miller School
Miller School is a public elementary school in Holliston, MA, part of Holliston, serving approximately 580 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miller School
What grades does Miller School serve?
Miller School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Miller School?
Miller School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miller School rank in MA?
Miller School ranks #392 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Miller School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Miller School a charter school?
No, Miller School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller School a Title I school?
No, Miller School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (508) 429-0667
- Area population (ZIP 01746)
- 14,964
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01746; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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