- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aberdeen, WA
Miller Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Miller Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530003000009
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller Junior High has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Junior High ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, WA.
School address
District: Aberdeen School District · Washington
NCES ID 530003000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Miller Junior High shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 530003000009 · Aberdeen, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 16.4:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: J M Weatherwax High School (919 students)
Miller Junior High shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Miller Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J M Weatherwax
J M Weatherwax High School
919 students
- This school
Miller Junior High
656 students
- Stevens Elemen 332
Stevens Elementary School
332 students
- Mcdermoth Elem 288
Mcdermoth Elementary
288 students
- A J West Eleme 281
A J West Elementary
281 students
- Robert Gray El 210
Robert Gray Elementary
210 students
What this shows Miller Junior High reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miller Junior High compares
Miller Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Miller Junior High is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Aberdeen School District reports $18,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miller Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J M Weatherwax High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevens Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcdermoth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J West Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Gray Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miller Junior High
How many students attend Miller Junior High?
Miller Junior High has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aberdeen, WA. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller Junior High is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miller Junior High?
62.8% of students at Miller Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Miller Junior High is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller Junior High?
Miller Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Junior High rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller Junior High ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Aberdeen, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aberdeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Aberdeen School District?
Besides Miller Junior High, Aberdeen School District also operates J M Weatherwax High School (919 students), Stevens Elementary School (332 students), and Mcdermoth Elementary (288 students). See the Aberdeen School District district page for the complete list.