Serving 313 students in grades 4-6, Eliza Miller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)26%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
92%
19%
White
6%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Eliza Miller Elementary School?
313 students attend Eliza Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Eliza Miller Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliza Miller Elementary School?
Eliza Miller Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eliza Miller Elementary School offer ?
Eliza Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Eliza Miller Elementary School part of?
Eliza Miller Elementary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.
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