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Best Middle Schools in Miller, SD

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Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the South Dakota Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

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Students

Top rankedMiller Junior High - 0447^th of 246 South Dakota middle schools

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Biggest riser

Miller Junior High - 04 up 8 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Miller, South Dakota is home to a single standout middle school, Miller Junior High - 04, which serves grades 6-8 within the Miller 29-4 school district. This middle school has consistently ranked among the top performers in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and showcasing exceptional academic achievement.

Miller Junior High - 04 boasts significantly higher test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to both the district and state averages, indicating a strong focus on academic excellence. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 55.88% in 2024-2025 also exceeds the state average of 42.51%. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and a spending per student of $12,383 (2023-2024 school year), the school appears to be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning.

Despite serving a student population where over 35% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, Miller Junior High - 04 has consistently improved its rankings, moving from 63rd in 2022-2023 to 47th in 2024-2025. This suggests the school is effectively supporting the needs of its diverse student body and providing a high-quality education. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2% in 2024-2025 is an area for potential improvement, as addressing factors contributing to chronic absenteeism could further enhance the school's academic outcomes.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miller Junior High - 04	Public	7-8	623 E 4th St	Miller	57362	Hand County	Miller School District 29-4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 853-2455	74	5	14.6	28.4%	69 (93.2%)	2 (2.7%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.8	47^th of 246 public middle schools	80.9%		59.4	55^th of 147 public middle schools	62.6%	8	80.0	50.0	66.2	55.0	38.2	47.3	55.9	$11,036	$296	$10,740

Cities Near Miller

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Highmore	22.61 mi	3	42^nd
Wolsey	26.6 mi	3	125^th
Tulare	27.63 mi	2	151^st
Hitchcock	29.23 mi	1	41^st
Stephan	30.27 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.