Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Creek Elementary serves the northern part of Independence, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
55%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #973 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
250 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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