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Mill Creek Elementary School

9039 Old M 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
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Mill Creek Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mill Creek Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

School Overview

Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#168 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
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White
90%
65%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Elk Rapids Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?

206 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Elementary School?

Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?

Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?

Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Elk Rapids Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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