Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Bothell, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Wood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
694 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Washington state average of 17:1.
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 Everett School District.
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