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#7049 of 8,552 schools in TX

Dorie Miller EL

Elementary School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX

A San Antonio ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

207 LINCOLNSHIRE DR, San Antonio, TX 78220

  • Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$13,971
Chronic Absenteeism41.4%

Students at Dorie Miller EL score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency25%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
25%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dorie Miller EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,229/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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

$41,244

Median home value

$125,000

Median rent

$1,153/mo

College educated

10%

Homeownership

55.3%

Poverty rate

39%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Idea Eastside AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–50.4 mi427Compare →
Gates ELEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–60.6 mi158Compare →
M L King AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2K–81.0 mi193Compare →
Democracy Prep at Stewart AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.3PK–81.1 mi595Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Antonio ISD

Schools in district
98
Rank in district
#46 of 94
District spending per student
$13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dorie Miller EL is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dorie Miller EL

Dorie Miller EL is a public elementary school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 314 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,049 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dorie Miller EL

What grades does Dorie Miller EL serve?

Dorie Miller EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dorie Miller EL?

Dorie Miller EL has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorie Miller EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Dorie Miller EL is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dorie Miller EL rank in TX?

Dorie Miller EL ranks #7,049 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dorie Miller EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Dorie Miller EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Dorie Miller EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorie Miller EL has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dorie Miller EL a charter school?

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

Is Dorie Miller EL a Title I school?

No, Dorie Miller EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorie Miller EL?

97.8% of students at Dorie Miller EL 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.4%
Area population (ZIP 78220)
18,497
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
32.8
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 78220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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