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#3676 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
Miller Middle
Middle School · San Marcos CISD · San Marcos, TX
A San Marcos CISD middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1087, San Marcos, TX 78667
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miller Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miller Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodnight MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 867 | Compare → |
| Advent Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–10 | 2.5 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| San Marcos Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Ki Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 2–12 | 3.8 mi | 194 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Marcos CISD
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miller Middle is listed in SAN MARCOS CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miller Middle
Miller Middle is a public middle school in San Marcos, TX, part of San Marcos CISD, serving approximately 908 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,676 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miller Middle
What grades does Miller Middle serve?
Miller Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Miller Middle?
Miller Middle has an enrollment of approximately 908 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Middle is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miller Middle rank in TX?
Miller Middle ranks #3,676 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Miller Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Miller Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miller Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Miller Middle a charter school?
No, Miller Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miller Middle a Title I school?
No, Miller Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miller Middle?
71.0% of students at Miller Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 908
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hays County
- Phone
- (512) 393-6660
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 · 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.
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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