Below Average
#767 of 864 schools in NM
Catherine A. Miller Elementary
Elementary School · GALLUP
6102 CHALLENGER RD, Church Rock, NM 87311
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher
17.1:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher
17.1:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#767 of 864
In district
#28 of 32
GALLUP
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Catherine A. Miller Elementary
Elementary School in Church Rock · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Catherine A. Miller Elementary
Catherine A. Miller Elementary is a public elementary school in Church Rock, NM, part of GALLUP. Catherine A.
Miller Elementary serves approximately 325 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Catherine A. Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Catherine A. Miller Elementary show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 6.2
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Catherine A. Miller Elementary 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.
Catherine A. Miller Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
71% of students at Catherine A. Miller Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Catherine A. Miller Elementary — Students at Catherine A. Miller Elementary score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 22 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Catherine A. Miller Elementary Compares
See how Catherine A. Miller Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6102 CHALLENGER RD, Church Rock, NM 87311
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Catherine A. Miller Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LINCOLN ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 8.4 miles away, in nearby Gallup), which scores notably higher. Another option is SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 7.6 miles away, in nearby Gallup), which scores notably higher. Additionally, INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Gallup), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Church Rock, see our Church Rock schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Rehoboth | 3.2 mi | 6.4 |
| INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY Gallup | 4.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Wingate High School Fort Wingate | 5.3 mi | — |
| Wingate Elementary School Ft. Wingate | 5.8 mi | 3.7 |
| JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE Gallup | 6.2 mi | 6.0 |
| MIYAMURA HIGH SCHOOL Gallup | 6.2 mi | 5.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Gallup | 6.5 mi | 6.0 |
| EDUCATION DEV CENTER Gallup | 7.1 mi | — |
| RED ROCK ELEMENTARY Gallup | 7.1 mi | 5.6 |
| MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL CHARTER - GALLUP Gallup | 7.4 mi | 6.6 |
| GALLUP MIDDLE Gallup | 7.5 mi | 6.8 |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL Gallup | 7.6 mi | 7.6 |
| HOZHO ACADEMY Gallup | 8.0 mi | 6.4 |
| SIX DIRECTIONS INDIGENOUS SCHOOL Gallup | 8.2 mi | 5.6 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Gallup | 8.4 mi | 7.9 |
| DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY Gallup | 8.5 mi | 5.5 |
| STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY Gallup | 9.4 mi | 6.4 |
| GALLUP CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE Gallup | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| CHEE DODGE ELEMENTARY Yah Ta Hey | 10.9 mi | 6.0 |
| GALLUP HIGH Gallup | 12.5 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 87311 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$32,917
Median Home Value
$39,100
Median Rent
$833/mo
Population
4,941
College Educated
8.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
44.2%
Median Age
31.3
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| DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 4.4 |
| FAIRACRES ELEMENTARY Las Cruces, NM | 4.4 |
| LOCKWOOD ELEMENTARY Clovis, NM | 4.4 |
| LOWELL ELEMENTARY Albuquerque, NM | 4.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Catherine A. Miller Elementary
What grades does Catherine A. Miller Elementary serve?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Catherine A. Miller Elementary?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine A. Miller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine A. Miller Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catherine A. Miller Elementary rank in NM?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary ranks #767 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Catherine A. Miller Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Catherine A. Miller Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Catherine A. Miller Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catherine A. Miller Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Catherine A. Miller Elementary a charter school?
No, Catherine A. Miller Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catherine A. Miller Elementary a Title I school?
No, Catherine A. Miller Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catherine A. Miller Elementary?
99.4% of students at Catherine A. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McKinley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.8%
- Phone
- (505) 721-1400
Resources & Links
District
GALLUP- District Enrollment
- 12,439
- Schools in District
- 33
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,769
- District Rank
- #28 of 32
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