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Miller Avenue School

Elementary School · SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 MILLER AVE, Shoreham, NY 11786

Enrollment

420

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

4.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 2nd

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#4,086 of 4,742

In Shoreham

#3 of 3

public schools

In district

#4 of 4

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Miller Avenue School

4.3/10

Elementary School in Shoreham · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.9/10

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About Miller Avenue School

Miller Avenue School is a public elementary school in Shoreham, NY, part of SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Miller Avenue School serves approximately 420 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Miller Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,086 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Miller Avenue School show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

How it compares1.8 pts below district
  • This school 4.3 · Below Average
  • District avg 6.0
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-12.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2013
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$35,610
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Miller Avenue School — Students at Miller Avenue School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2012-13)

Math Proficiency 74.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 60.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
School
State
N/A

Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
99.5%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
37%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.2/10.

How Miller Avenue School Compares

See how Miller Avenue School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.3/10
14th percentile in NY
Academic
5.8/10
Average
Growth
1.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

Location

3 MILLER AVE, Shoreham, NY 11786

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Miller Avenue School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WADING RIVER SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Wading River), which scores notably higher. Another option is FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Rocky Point), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ANDREW MULLER PRIMARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Miller Place), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Shoreham, see our Shoreham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.3 mi
School Distance Rating
ALBERT G PRODELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Shoreham 1.0 mi 7.9
SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Shoreham 1.4 mi 8.9
JOSEPH A EDGAR IMTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Rocky Point 2.1 mi 5.1
RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ridge 3.1 mi 6.0
WADING RIVER SCHOOL Wading River 2.7 mi 7.8
FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rocky Point 2.7 mi 7.5
ROCKY POINT HIGH SCHOOL Rocky Point 2.7 mi 8.2
ROCKY POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL Rocky Point 2.7 mi 6.7
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL Wading River 3.1 mi 4.8
LONGWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle Island 5.7 mi 4.8
LONGWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Middle Island 6.0 mi 7.2
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Middle Island 6.3 mi 7.7
ANDREW MULLER PRIMARY SCHOOL Miller Place 5.1 mi 7.5
SOUND BEACH SCHOOL Miller Place 5.1 mi 5.6
MILLER PLACE HIGH SCHOOL Miller Place 5.3 mi 8.6
NORTH COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL Miller Place 5.3 mi 6.2
WEST MIDDLE ISLAND SCHOOL Middle Island 6.0 mi 5.3
C E WALTERS SCHOOL Yaphank 7.7 mi 5.4
SOUTH STREET SCHOOL Manorville 7.8 mi 7.5
CORAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Coram 7.3 mi 4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11786 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$161,250

Median Home Value

$539,900

Median Rent

$1,955/mo

Population

6,348

College Educated

43.7%

Homeownership

95.8%

Avg Commute

35.8 min

Poverty Rate

2%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Miller Avenue School

What grades does Miller Avenue School serve?

Miller Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Miller Avenue School?

Miller Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue School?

The student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miller Avenue School rank in NY?

Miller Avenue School ranks #4,086 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Miller Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?

Miller Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Avenue School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Avenue School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Is Miller Avenue School a charter school?

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

Is Miller Avenue School a Title I school?

No, Miller Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
420
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

District

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
1,964
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$35,610
District Rank
#4 of 4

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