Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Middleton Mill Creek Elementary serves the eastern part of Middleton, ID, covering an area of approximately 35.6 square miles. Families typically drive about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 8.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middleton Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School?
690 students attend Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Middleton School District.
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