The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Math. The lowest is 19% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Richard E Miller School
Richard E Miller School is a regular public elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Phoenix, part of the Washington Elementary School District. The school sits in a residential area of north-central Phoenix, within a large, sprawling city that is car-oriented and continues to grow. The district itself did not have any recent major changes publicly reported, so parents considering this school will find a stable administrative context without recent bond or curriculum overhauls to weigh.
The student body is moderate in size for an elementary school and reflects the diversity of its urban setting. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by Black students, with smaller but notable groups of White students and American Indian or Alaska Native students, along with a small number of Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. The school does not report data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor on students with disabilities or English learners. That information would help a parent understand what kind of supports are in place, and its absence is worth noting when visiting or contacting the school directly.
Academically, state test results place the school in the bottom quarter of elementary schools in Maricopa County when overall proficiency across tested subjects is compared. In math, about a third of third graders met the state’s proficiency standard, while the rate dropped to roughly a fifth for fourth graders. Fifth-grade math results were suppressed, so a precise figure is not available. In English language arts, proficiency ranged from about a fifth to just over a fifth across grades three through five, with the highest rate in fifth grade. Science results for fifth graders were also suppressed. The school has only one year of assessment data available, so there is no trend to show whether performance is improving or declining. Families considering this school should look into how the school approaches reading and math instruction and what interventions are offered for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
The housing market around the school reflects the broader Phoenix metropolitan area. Home values in the zip code are roughly in line with state averages, while rents are moderately priced relative to local incomes. Mortgage rates at the time of this data were elevated, which may affect affordability for families looking to buy near the school. The area is part of a fast-growing city with a diversified economy centered on technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services, anchored by Sky Harbor International Airport and downtown Phoenix civic institutions.
Because Richard E Miller serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to evaluate. There is also no chronic absenteeism data or discipline data available. Parents who want to know more about school climate or student support services will need to inquire directly with the school or district office. The school’s profile suggests it serves a community where many families may be balancing the affordability of the area with the academic outcomes the school delivers. For a family that values a diverse student body and a stable district but is concerned about below-average test scores, a closer look at the school’s instructional approach and supplemental programs would be a practical next step.
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