Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Eliza Miller Primary 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (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 Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
94%
19%
White
6%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Eliza Miller Primary School?
475 students attend Eliza Miller Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Eliza Miller Primary School students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliza Miller Primary School?
Eliza Miller Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eliza Miller Primary School offer ?
Eliza Miller Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Eliza Miller Primary School part of?
Eliza Miller Primary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.
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