Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, George C. Miller Junior Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend George C. Miller Junior Middle School?
510 students attend George C. Miller Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of George C. Miller Junior Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C. Miller Junior Middle School?
George C. Miller Junior Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does George C. Miller Junior Middle School offer ?
George C. Miller Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George C. Miller Junior Middle School part of?
George C. Miller Junior Middle School is part of Putnam School District.
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