Mills Park Elementary School

509 Mills Park Dr
Cary, NC 27519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mills Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mills Park Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Mills Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Park Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#66 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
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85%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mills Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
53%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
4%
25%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Mills Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mills Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Park Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mills Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Mills Park Elementary School?
735 students attend Mills Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mills Park Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills Park Elementary School?
Mills Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills Park Elementary School offer ?
Mills Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mills Park Elementary School part of?
Mills Park Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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