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William A. Miller Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 313 students

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Posted April 16, 2008

After pre-3rd grade in private school, we made the financial decision to move our daughter to Miller and are SO thankful we did. Our only regret was that we didn't do this years prior, and save ourselves the thousands of wasted dollars. My husband jokingly calls Miller the U.N. because of the diversity in the classroom. Forget the school for a second, the children are AMAZING. I've never seen a classroom of 23 kids all liking each other, bully-free. The private school we had our daughter in, catholic private school, had more nasty-attitude children and parents then we were prepared for. She absolutely LOVES Miller. The school is small, clean, not superiorly decorated but the guts in school is really what matters. My daughter is learning at grade level, if not higher. The classes rotate and she has a decent exposure to all areas of study.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 1, 2005

Miller has been a great school for my children. The PTA plans many fun activites for the parents and kids throughout the year. The teachers are caring and warm. My kids went through K-5th grade and we have had a very positive experience at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

the principal seems to only be there because she has do be. not very friendly. the cirriculum seems to be just passing. i was told they do alot of social activities than book learning. we took our son out of that district and put him in a better 'book learning' district with a smaller class. thank hod for the new law 'no chlid gets left behind'. he was on a first grade reading level in second grade. he started in the miller school at kindergarden! i saw him go backwards in what i had taught him when he started school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students81%
Female79%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian90%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant81%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students88%
Female84%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian69%
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
General education81%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant76%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Hispanicn/a
White92%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
General education93%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
General education98%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant98%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students67%
Female64%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White61%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged73%
Special education31%
General education85%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant67%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White74%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantaged81%
Special education44%
General education97%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant80%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 48% 54%
Asian 30% 8%
Black 13% 17%
Hispanic 9% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2 Old Matawan Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Phone: (732) 360-4589

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