Very Good
#1176 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 34% in state
Miller Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Garaway Local · Sugarcreek, OH
A Garaway Local elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
840 Miller Ave SW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miller Avenue Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miller Avenue Elementary School 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average306/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,250
Median home value
$304,700
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44681; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Oak Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Stony Point SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Garaway Local
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miller Avenue Elementary School is listed in Garaway Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miller Avenue Elementary School
Miller Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sugarcreek, OH, part of Garaway Local, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miller Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Miller Avenue Elementary School serve?
Miller Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Miller Avenue Elementary School?
Miller Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Avenue Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miller Avenue Elementary School rank in OH?
Miller Avenue Elementary School ranks #1,176 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Miller Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Avenue Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Miller Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Miller Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Miller Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miller Avenue Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Miller Avenue Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscarawas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (330) 852-2441
- Area population (ZIP 44681)
- 9,071
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- 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 44681; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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