Miller Middle School

2608 Junction Street

School District

Durango 9-R
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 06, 2024

We've had very good communication with teachers; great community atmosphere. Admin has been very helpful. Great overall experience!
Submitted by student on April 24, 2024

i wouldn't let anyone come here, not recommended. 0/10
Submitted by other on January 05, 2023

My grandson has had no support from this school or staff. He has been bullied and been exposed to drugs at this school. How the principal address the issues is to favor some of the students with no consequences and others get no support at all the consequences especially if you are a child who is Hispanic or Native American. They really need to get a staff that care about all children regardless of race.
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2022

I do not believe this is a good environment for children. The teaching practices are antiquated and many teachers are inflexible, impatient, and often say things like, "It's not my job to engage children." Most teachers at Miller do not foster the positive relationships that are vital to success in middle school teaching. The data is sad-- very low growth, little equity; however teachers will point to this being the fault of the students, rather than poor instructional practices and lack of warmth. Students feel unwelcome here, and speak openly in the community about how much they dislike their classes, how bored they are, how much their teachers dislike them, how unfairly they feel treated, and how little control there is over blatant discipline issues that get in the way of learning. There is little to no control over cell phone use, so it is rampant in class--and again, rather than point to procedures and structures that should be in place to help middle schoolers learn to manage these tools, the teachers blame students, and punish rather than try to engage. Crew is not about building community, but a study hall or just time to watch movies. There are a few gems of course: the counselor, an occasional teacher, but overall our family has been really, really disappointed. We're fortunate to have been able to support our child while in attendance, and to be able to play catch-up academically so as to prepare for high school. It's a shame because there are so many wonderful teachers and experiences out there. I would recommend sending your child elsewhere for middle school if it is an option.
Submitted by student on May 09, 2022

it is not a good place to send your child .
Submitted by parent on April 21, 2022

My son is now about to finish his 8th grade year. While there has been ups and downs, the teachers and administrators have been supportive at every turn. They listen to a parent's concerns and work with you to make things work for your child. Bullying is taken very seriously and isn't tolerated. They have the best interest of the student at heart and I will be sending my second child to Miller as well.
Submitted by student on April 10, 2021

Miller is not the best place to send your kid in my opinion there are a lot of bullies and some teachers have little to no patience and there's not a lot of support, there are some teachers who are great and do their job in a fun way. The building its self is awful there are only a few bathrooms and half the stalls don't lock and the sinks won't work either.
Submitted by other on February 08, 2021

I went to miller though out 6th grade and it was the worst middle school ever they let kids do what ever they wanted, they let kids get bullied and i would not recommend letting your kids go here.
Submitted by parent on January 06, 2021

Our children attended 2019, terrible excused filled administration, a lot of privileged spoiled kids,Academics are average at bestSo glad to move on
Submitted by other on November 14, 2019

Unfortunately leadership has changed 3 times in five years becoming worse in each succession. Overall we were glad to finish and move on from the school as it is very unwelcoming.
Submitted by parent on December 22, 2012

My son attended this school for 6th--8th grade. He had some wonderful teachers while there, but I don't believe they were supported by the administration. Many electives were cut during my son's time there... now ever orchestra is like an after school club. Interesting activities that made students more involved learners were eliminated, forgotten about, or not encouraged--like Science fair, geography bees, etc. Going outside for recess is discouraged in favor of longer periods of study with a focus on teaching to the test, neglecting students emotional and physical needs. It is difficult to imagine wanting to send my younger child to this school now.