Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS 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 #54 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Star 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 29% KS state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
497 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
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