Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Miller Special Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miller Special Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Miller Special Education's student population of 97 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs!
School Rankings
Miller Special Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miller Special Education is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miller Special Education's ranking?
Miller Special Education is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miller Special Education?
The graduation rate of Miller Special Education is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Miller Special Education?
97 students attend Miller Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Miller Special Education students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Special Education?
Miller Special Education has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Miller Special Education offer ?
Miller Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miller Special Education part of?
Miller Special Education is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Miller Special Education located?
Miller Special Education is located in the Creighton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Creighton.
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