Below Average
#6494 of 8,552 schools in TX
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
High School · Corpus Christi ISD · Corpus Christi, TX
A Corpus Christi ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 BATTLIN BUC BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX 78408
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,895/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corpus Christi), 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
$43,096
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promesa College Prep West Corpus ChristiCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–10 | 1.3 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Coles H S and Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Harold T Branch Academy for Career & Technical EdEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Veterans Memorial H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,008 | Compare → |
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.
Corpus Christi ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #36 of 52
- District spending per student
- $11,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design is listed in CORPUS CHRISTI ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design is a public high school in Corpus Christi, TX, part of Corpus Christi ISD, serving approximately 1,531 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,494 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design
What grades does Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design serve?
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design?
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design has an enrollment of approximately 1,531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design rank in TX?
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design ranks #6,494 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design a charter school?
No, Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design a Title I school?
No, Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design?
89.7% of students at Roy Miller H S and Metro School of Design 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Nueces County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (361) 878-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 78408)
- 9,631
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 78408; 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
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