Sandy Searles Miller Elementary School

This is a great school we are very please that our children are here. Theachers are always willing to help on any concerns that parents may have.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has nice and good working teachers and staff and give the perfect amount of learning every year but they do give a little bit of worksheets as tests or to do just to boost their brain I don't have a problem with that. Ib at this school is excellent and they learn something each day too.

Both of my children have attended Sandy Miller since 1st grade. I am also a very active volunteer at this school. I have seen so much growth in both of my children throughout the years. I could not say enough good things about this program. Being a school district employee I feel that this is one of the few schools in Las Vegas that have an open door policy. I know I can speak to the teacher everyday or even the principal. The teachers are willing to go over and beyond to help their students. All you have to do is ask. I would recommend this school to any parent.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a HUGE fan of IB programs, but feel that this school falls short of achieving IB standards. Our daughter is in 1st grade and spends the first hour and 1/2 of EVERY day on mindless seat work with NO teacher intervention - is little direct math instruction, again, the teacher chooses to leave everything to worksheets. If I had wanted our daughter to learn from a worksheet, we wouldn't have chosen a magnet school with a program known for innovation and rigor. While we're thrilled with the robotics lab, Spanish class and music and art programs, the gaps that we have to fill at home are huge. We will be thinking long and hard before re-enrolling her for 2nd grade and I cannot recommend this school, or at least her teacher to any parent. This is so very sad for us.
--Submitted by a parent

Sandy Miller offers an exciting educational experience that has become almost non-existent in this district. The teacher's love their jobs and show pride in their school and students. The school programs and activities are continuous because of the support and engagement from everyone. At other school's I've seen it time and time again where a teacher has an idea, implements the program and then it unfortunately falls flat because of the lack of interest or support. You can definately see at this school that it is a team effort with excellent leadership and respect amongst the faculty and administration where every idea is nurtured. This is a gem in the desert!
--Submitted by a parent

This school has wonderful facilities, a caring principal, and excellent, well-trained teachers. We are very happy that our son is here, and that he has the opportunity to take Spanish.
--Submitted by a parent

Sandy Miller has been a answer to my prayers. Coming from a private school I feel this school is offering my children more academically and giving them more opportunities to be with peers of all backgrounds. I would recommend this school for any parent whom is asking themselves that hard question... public or private. I truely feel I am getting the best of both worlds. Go for it this is a great school!
--Submitted by a parent

School a bit above average. Too much concentration on appearances to the point that serious negative issues are hidden. Extra activities (school trips, choir and other clubs) are good, but used as threats against children. It would be nice if the administration was more interested in what was happening instead of what they want to happen. Don't count on much help if your child is 'special needs'. The experience for my child was merely ok outside of academics and, if I knew then what I know now, I might not have chosen SM for my child.
--Submitted by a parent

My children and I love Sandy Miller Elementary. I am an educator myself, and have been extremely pleased with the education my children are receiving.
--Submitted by a parent

Best school my kids went to, My son has been with the magnet program since first grade and my daughter has been there since it opened and will be graduating this year. The school really challenges my kids academically compared to regular public school (as long as you follow up of course with strong parental supervision). Extra curricular activities are plentiful, my daughter went to Carson city in 4th grade, that was fun, and right now she is in choir, which keeps her busy thruout the year. My son attended science camp which was a sleepover at the school, he enjoyed. The staff is very helpful, never a time I had a concern did they not hesitate to help. The only downfall, is the long bus ride, a sacrifice my kids don't mind.
--Submitted by a parent