- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miller, SD
Miller Jr. High - 04
Federal NCES profile for Miller Jr. High - 04, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 464794201051
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Jr. High - 04 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Miller · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Jr. High - 04 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Jr. High - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Miller, SD.
School address
District: Miller 29-4 · South Dakota
NCES ID 464794201051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Miller Jr. High - 04 shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 464794201051 · Miller, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 14.8:1 · 1.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Miller Elementary - 02 (231 students)
Miller Jr. High - 04 shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Miller Jr. High - 04 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Miller Element
Miller Elementary - 02
231 students
- Miller High Sc
Miller High School - 01
141 students
- This school 74
Miller Jr. High - 04
74 students
- Millerdale Col 37
Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11
37 students
What this shows Miller Jr. High - 04 reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Jr. High - 04 compares
Miller Jr. High - 04 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 94% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,359
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Dakota avg of $13,985
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Miller Jr. High - 04 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Miller 29-4 reports $15,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Jr. High - 04 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Elementary - 02 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Jr. High - 04's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Jr. High - 04
How many students attend Miller Jr. High - 04?
Miller Jr. High - 04 has 74 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miller, SD. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Jr. High - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Jr. High - 04 is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Jr. High - 04?
1.6% of students at Miller Jr. High - 04 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Jr. High - 04?
The largest demographic group at Miller Jr. High - 04 is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Miller, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Jr. High - 04?
Miller Jr. High - 04 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miller Jr. High - 04 rank among public schools in Miller?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Jr. High - 04 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Miller, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Miller 29-4?
Besides Miller Jr. High - 04, Miller 29-4 also operates Miller Elementary - 02 (231 students), Miller High School - 01 (141 students), and Millerdale Colony Elementary - 11 (37 students). See the Miller 29-4 district page for the complete list.