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William D. Miller Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 474 students

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5 stars

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13 reviews of this school


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Posted February 3, 2012

This school is amazing! And has the best staff for 900 miles! Rate up high!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 11, 2009

We have two children in Miller and we love the education they are getting from Miller staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2008

My son is going into fourth grade this year and he will be having Mr.Freeman. I have lived in Huron Township for almost 14 years. My daughter who is now 19 went to Miller from first to fifth grade. I loved the careing and safety of this school. Also, the teaching program they have now and then is awsome. I could never have picked a better elementary school for my children. All of the teachers my daughter had were great. Starting from first through fifth she had; Ms.Vangoss (aka Mrs.Webber), Ms.Mykeloff (aka Mrs. Whisler), Ms.Otter, Mr.Freeman, and Ms.Shroyer. My son who is now in fourth grade has had all the same teachers except for last year he Ms.Johnson. She was a wonderfull teacher also. I love this school. I also love the fact they have let me volunteer throughout both their times at Miller.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2008

My son has been going to Miller since the 1st grade this year he is in the 5th. He is also austic- Miller has a wonderful program for these children- ALL the staff in school work with children- no child is left out-Regular kids are wonderful there has never been any teasing or bullying- Everyone works together for ALL the CHILDREN- not enough room to give a glowing report on each teacher and support staff Programs that Miller have are done correctly. this school has a very happy postive feel to it- trust me i know bad vibes from schools- PTO does wonderful job those parents deserve pats on back for work they do my only reget this is my sons last year here
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2008

Miller is an excellent school in regards to safety and education. Music, computers, gym, library, and language are just some of the classes the children have during the week. My daughter is now in 4th grade and I have been extremely happy with this school so far. My youngest starts first grade next year and I am confident that she will also get the education that she needs to succeed in life from Miller. Recommendation = A++++++++++++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2008

I really love Miller my step daughter was going to Brown and she got lost in the system. They did not seem to care and her teacher was always saying I do have a room of 27 I can not always so her the attention she needs. So the next year we put her in Miller what a change ! They have a great staff and her teacher Mrs. Miles is wonderful!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2008

Art is not taught at Miller however a foreign language is. In regards to art it must be taught as a multi-disciplinary field that interacts with other disciplines. As such, there are few teachers anywhere equipped to teach art as it should be art. Too often we confuse art with splashing colors on a piece of paper and confuse this with some type of creativity notion. Nothing could be further from the truth. I love Miller and its staff and its students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2007

My only real concern with this school is that they have 3 recesses and no art program. The principal is very attentive and responsive to situations. I had a 5th grader and a 1st grader there this year, we had moved from another district last summer and the change went very well. My son's teacher, Mrs. Marcero was terrific.
—Submitted by Tara Schouster, a parent


Posted July 21, 2007

I can not say enough great things about Miller. The teachers are excellent, very involved with each child and their needs. Parent participation is always welcomed and is very high. I have two children at Miller and they both love it. I am actually moving out of the district next year and will drive my children the 25 minute drive just to continue their education at Miller. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by Toni Green, a parent


Posted October 9, 2006

I have two daughters, ages 11 and 8. My oldest daughter went from first to fifth grade at Miller. I have a third grader who is enjoying Miller also. I can not say enough about the positive experiences our family has had at this school. I am honored and thrilled to be part of the Miller family. Thank you to everyone who has made this such a positive experience. Alice Brown
—Submitted by Alice Brown, a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

The school is safe and always locked. It is clean and the staff is excellent and helpful. The teachers are great and my daughter is happy! There is more parent involvement than previous schools my kids attended. I have no complaints.
—Submitted by Linda, a parent


Posted June 26, 2005

My daughter switched from a different school this past year and everyone made me comfortable and welcome. The teachers are attentative to each child's different needs. Mrs. Krause is wonderful! She takes the time to know every child that walks through her doors and is always there for them.
—Submitted by Stacy Nieman, a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

I am very happy with this school. I feel any concerns I may have would be addressed in a timely manner. The teachers are always friendly and seem to have a great concern for the children. The principle is always accessable.
—Submitted by Christine Gambino, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

86 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
47%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

86 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
74%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

75 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

75 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

75 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
45%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

73 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 71%
Black 3% 20%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Lynn James
Fax number
  • (734) 753-4270

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18955 Hannan Rd
New Boston, MI 48164
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Phone: (734) 753-4421

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