Mile Creek School

205 Mile Creek Rd.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mile Creek School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in CT
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mile Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Mile Creek School's student population of 295 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mile Creek School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mile Creek School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#63 out of 942 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mile Creek School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mile Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mile Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mile Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mile Creek School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mile Creek School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
86%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mile Creek School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mile Creek School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Mile Creek School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mile Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mile Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mile Creek School's ranking?
Mile Creek School is ranked #63 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mile Creek School?
295 students attend Mile Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mile Creek School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mile Creek School?
Mile Creek School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mile Creek School offer ?
Mile Creek School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mile Creek School part of?
Mile Creek School is part of Regional School District 18.

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5   1/6/2024
I really like mile creek school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dylan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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