KELLY MILLER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kelly Miller MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 387 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Kelly Miller MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Kelly Miller Middle School, located in the Deanwood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is named in honor of Kelly Miller, a prominent 20th-century mathematician, sociologist, and educator who was the first African American to be admitted to Johns Hopkins University and a long-time professor at Howard University. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional development of early adolescents.

As part of the DCPS network, Kelly Miller Middle School focuses on preparing students for high school success by emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-based programs intended to create a well-rounded learning environment. For families interested in current academic performance, specific school programs, or enrollment procedures, the official [DCPS website](http://www.dcps.dc.gov) serves as the primary portal for the most up-to-date data, including school report cards and calendar information.

For more information, contact Kelly Miller MS at (202) 388-6870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.