Miller's Hill

7900 S. Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682

www.latrobeschool.com

96 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Miller’s Hill School is a small, public elementary school located in the rural community of Shingle Springs, California. It serves as part of the Latrobe School District, a historic and intimate school system that prides itself on maintaining a personalized, community-focused educational environment. Because the district is very small, Miller’s Hill is known for its tight-knit atmosphere, where students, staff, and families often develop long-term relationships, fostering a supportive "small-town" school culture that is increasingly rare in larger suburban districts.

Academically, the school emphasizes fundamental skills and character development, leveraging its small class sizes to provide individualized attention to students. The school’s location in the Sierra Nevada foothills offers a serene, natural setting that often integrates into the school’s identity. For parents and community members, Miller’s Hill is viewed as a foundational institution that prioritizes a safe, nurturing, and traditional learning experience, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle and high school.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miller's Hill
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	10
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
75 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (10.4 %)
Two or More
7 (7.3 %)
Asian
2 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Latrobe
Phone:	(530)677-0260
Website:	http://www.latrobeschool.com
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 17