Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation's student population of 194 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
School Motto
#TCMSOARS
School Mascot
American Bald Eagle
School Rankings
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1531 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
47%
22%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: American Bald Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation's ranking?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is ranked #1531 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation often compared to?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Dearington Elementary/innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation?
194 students attend T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation students are Black, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation offer ?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation part of?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is part of Lynchburg City School District.
In what neighborhood is T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation located?
T.c. Miller Elementary School For Innovation is located in the Miller Park neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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