Paul I Miller School 114

Paul I Miller School 114 is a public middle school located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 267 students. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 12.1 over the past few years, Paul I Miller School 114 faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 35.4%, which may be a contributing factor to its low academic performance. On the 2022-2023 ILEARN tests, only 9.92% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 17.56% were proficient or better in Math, both significantly lower than the Indianapolis Public Schools district averages.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.02% to 87.27%, suggests that the school serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $16,721 in 2019-2020 to $21,045 in 2022-2023, these resources have not yet translated into meaningful improvements in student performance. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic barriers, may be crucial for driving sustainable progress and better serving the needs of the students and the community.