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What's the most underrated thing about Grace Miller Elementary that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
448
Elementary
DISTRICT 555 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BONITA UNIFIED·NCES 060561000509
Grace Miller Elementary
1629 Holly Oak St., La Verne, CA 91773 · (909) 971-8206 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL448 STUDENTS
A+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 98% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.9:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
187 students
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 99 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 69 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 72 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 64 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 69 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (99) is 43% larger than its 5th grade class (69).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
76.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +22.8pp since 2014
Math
73.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +23.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 77 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 74 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 23 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 24 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 46.9% | 29.9% | 16.6% | 6.6% |
| Math | 44.8% | 28.8% | 21.7% | 4.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 76.8% | 73.6% |
| 2023-24 | 68.3% | 67.2% |
| 2022-23 | 73.2% | 62.4% |
| 2021-22 | 70.2% | 57.8% |
| 2018-19 | 72.0% | 61.7% |
| 2017-18 | 71.7% | 56.5% |
| 2016-17 | 59.9% | 45.5% |
| 2015-16 | 60.0% | 55.0% |
| 2014-15 | 54.0% | 50.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of CA schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
71.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+16.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 71% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 55% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 16 points, placing it in California's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Grace Miller Elementary
Grace Miller Elementary's state test result (71.5% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Miller Elementary this school | 448 | 41.7% | 71.5% |
| Arovista Elementary Brea | 460 | 44.6% | 46.7% |
| Murphy Ranch Elementary Whittier | 466 | 40.6% | 71.0% |
| Loma Vista Immersion Academy Petaluma | 451 | 45.9% | 35.4% |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 477 | 43.4% | N/A |
| Sunnyside Elementary Bonita | 434 | 38.5% | 56.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Grace Miller Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 71.5% | #591 of 5,151 | #131 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.6% | #468 of 5,172 ▲ 256 | #100 of 1,129 ▲ 60 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 76.8% | #409 of 5,172 ▲ 395 | #96 of 1,129 ▲ 88 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +11.1pp | #475 of 5,116 | #182 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 448 | #3,054 of 5,915 | #633 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.4:1 | #2,513 of 5,352 | #663 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.2% | #2,753 of 5,354 | #448 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.7% | #4,264 of 5,625 | #1,051 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.9% | #765 of 1,139 | #125 of 181 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
448
+21 (+5%) vs 2020
-12% since 1990-91, when it was 510
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
was 23.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 448 | 20 | 22.4:1 | 42% (187) |
| 2023-24 | 461 | 20 | 23.1:1 | 44% (201) |
| 2022-23 | 444 | 19 | 23.4:1 | 44% (196) |
| 2020-21 | 427 | 18 | 23.7:1 | 43% (182) |
| 2017-18 | 427 | 18 | 23.7:1 | 50% (214) |
| 2015-16 | 429 | 18 | 23.8:1 | 48% (206) |
| 2010-11 | 422 | N/A | N/A | 33% (139) |
| 2000-01 | 464 | 24 | 19.3:1 | 37% (171) |
| 1990-91 | 510 | 19 | 26.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Grace Miller Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (427 to 448); teachers up 11% (18 to 20).
About Grace Miller Elementary
Grace Miller Elementary is the name of a medium-sized elementary school in La Verne, California. It serves 448 students in kindergarten through 5.
Bonita Unified includes 15 schools. Together they enroll 9,905 students.
Roughly 67% of students at Grace Miller Elementary are Hispanic. Enrollment also includes 19% White, 6% multiracial, 5% Asian, and 2% Black. Among people living in Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. Grace Miller Elementary's diversity index is 50%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 20 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 22.4:1. For comparison, elementary schools in California average 22.3:1. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at Grace Miller Elementary is 42%. That rate is below the 70% average among public schools in Los Angeles County.
The allk12 Grade for Grace Miller Elementary is A+. Compared with California public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 98% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Grace Miller Elementary outperforms its prediction by 16.4 points. The model expects 55.1% for a school with its free or reduced-price lunch share in California; the school's rate is 71.5%.
Census Bureau estimates for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. There are 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, enrolling about 1,265,907 students in all.
Bonita High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles away. Within five miles of Grace Miller Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools. In a group of 9 nearby schools with scores, Grace Miller Elementary ranks 3rd on average proficiency.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Large: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, Grace Miller Elementary's enrollment grew 5%, to 448. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 23.7:1 in 2020-21 to 22.4:1 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Grace Miller Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bonita Unified
- Bonita HighHigh · 1,911 students
- Ramona MiddleMiddle · 1,371 students
- San Dimas HighHigh · 1,235 students
- Lone Hill MiddleMiddle · 870 students
- J. Marion Roynon ElementaryElementary · 842 students
- Arma J. Shull ElementaryElementary · 633 students
Other schools in La Verne
- Bonita HighHigh · 1,911 students
- J. Marion Roynon ElementaryElementary · 842 students
- Oak Mesa ElementaryElementary · 582 students
- La Verne Heights ElementaryElementary · 477 students
- Afflerbaugh-Paige CampHigh · 45 students
Other Grace Miller Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Grace Miller Elementary. Grace Miller Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Grace Miller ElementaryBealeton, VA · 528 students
Nearby schools
- Bonita High0.5 mi · 1,911
- J. Marion Roynon Elementary0.6 mi · 842
- La Verne Heights Elementary0.8 mi · 477
- Ramona Middle0.9 mi · 1,371
- Allen Avenue Elementary1.2 mi · 467
- Oak Mesa Elementary1.4 mi · 582
Frequently asked questions
About Grace Miller ElementaryHow many students attend Grace Miller Elementary?
Grace Miller Elementary enrolls approximately 448 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Grace Miller Elementary serve?
Grace Miller Elementary serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Miller Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Grace Miller Elementary is approximately 22.4:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Grace Miller Elementary?
At Grace Miller Elementary, the student body is approximately 19% White, 67% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Grace Miller Elementary in?
Grace Miller Elementary is part of Bonita Unified.
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