Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mike Miller Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mike Miller Elementary - 07's student population of 266 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Golden Eagles
School Rankings
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#311 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
14%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
2%
3%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mike Miller Elementary - 07's ranking?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is ranked #311 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
266 students attend Mike Miller Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mike Miller Elementary - 07 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mike Miller Elementary - 07?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mike Miller Elementary - 07 offer ?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mike Miller Elementary - 07 part of?
Mike Miller Elementary - 07 is part of Aberdeen School District 06-1.
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