DORIE MILLER INT

www.ennis.k12.tx.us/

447 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Dorie Miller Intermediate School is a public school located in Ennis, Texas, serving students in grades 5 through 6. As part of the Ennis Independent School District, the school is named in honor of Doris "Dorie" Miller, a heroic mess attendant in the U.S. Navy who became the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The school reflects the district’s commitment to providing a supportive bridge between elementary and middle school, focusing on academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative middle-childhood years.

The campus at 2200 W. Lampasas emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the increased academic rigor of secondary education. In addition to core subjects, the school integrates extracurricular opportunities and community values, consistent with the Ennis ISD mission to inspire and challenge every student. Families interested in specific school programs, calendar updates, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/.

447

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DORIE MILLER INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	253
Black	63
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Hispanic
253 (56.6%)
White
119 (26.6%)
Black
63 (14.1%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ENNIS ISD
Phone:	(972)872-3775
Website:	http://www.ennis.k12.tx.us/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 4 224

Grade 5 223