Serving 477 students in grades 7-8, Mill Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Creek Middle serves the eastern part of Claremont, NC, covering an area of approximately 104.9 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 10.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek Middle School's student population of 477 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mill Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mill Creek Middle School is ranked #894 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mill Creek Middle School often compared to?
Mill Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like River Bend Middle 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 51% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
477 students attend Mill Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mill Creek Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Middle School offer ?
Mill Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Middle School part of?
Mill Creek Middle School is part of Catawba County Schools.
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