Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Mill Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Creek Middle serves the southeast part of Lusby, MD, covering an area of approximately 24.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with most residing within 2.8 miles from its edge and the furthest distance being about 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mill Creek Middle School's student population of 436 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Empowering students to succeed
School Rankings
Mill Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mill Creek Middle School is ranked #895 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mill Creek Middle School often compared to?
Mill Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
436 students attend Mill Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mill Creek Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Middle School offer ?
Mill Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mill Creek Middle School part of?
Mill Creek Middle School is part of Calvert County School District.
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