Serving 1,755 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mill Creek Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek Academy's student population of 1,755 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 59% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Creek Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Academy is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
70%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Academy's ranking?
Mill Creek Academy is ranked #448 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Academy?
1,755 students attend Mill Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mill Creek Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Academy?
Mill Creek Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Academy offer ?
Mill Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mill Creek Academy part of?
Mill Creek Academy is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students / Fourth Quarter Ends
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
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