Skip to main content

Below Average

#1412 of 1,851 schools in VA

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

Elementary School · Lynchburg City Public Schools · Lynchburg, VA

A Lynchburg City Public Schools elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 Mansfield Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501

  • Math 32% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2021)
  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency32% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$17,083
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 40 points since 2018, to 37% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2017
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,100/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynchburg), 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

$45,305

Median home value

$155,800

Median rent

$936/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

45.5%

Poverty rate

20.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24501; 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
New Vistas SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6private4–120.3 mi31Compare →
Robert S. Payne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.0 mi466Compare →
Dearington Elementary/innovationEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–51.1 mi180Compare →
Perrymont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.3 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lynchburg City Public Schools

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#12 of 16
District spending per student
$17,083NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is listed in Lynchburg City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is a public elementary school in Lynchburg, VA, part of Lynchburg City Public Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 1,851 schools in VA.

State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation

What grades does T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation serve?

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation rank in VA?

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation ranks #1,412 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation a charter school?

No, T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation a Title I school?

No, T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation?

98.5% of students at T.c. Miller Elementary School for Innovation 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
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lynchburg city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 24501)
26,393
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
29.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 24501; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.