The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)19%
49%
Black
(09-10)78%
14%
White
(09-10)3%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Waco Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Doris Miller Elementary School?
320 students attend Doris Miller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Doris Miller Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Doris Miller Elementary School offer ?
Doris Miller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Doris Miller Elementary School part of?
Doris Miller Elementary School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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