Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% 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 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
64%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO 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 #174 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beulah Ralph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
585 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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 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 Columbia 93 School District.
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