Serving 954 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 954 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 954 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
954 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
17%
32%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
954 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
School Reviews
4 5/19/2020
I absolutely enjoyed my short time at Mill Creek. The teachers were amazing, the principals, all staff. The administrative team were extremely supportive of me and were great with handling a situation between me and a couple of other students.
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