Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1252 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
80%
11%
White
7%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #1252 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Traditional Academy, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
479 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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