Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, Mill Creek Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Creek Middle School serves the northeast part of Lenexa, KS, covering an area of approximately 23.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mill Creek Middle School's student population of 676 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Enter to learn. Go forth to serve.
School Rankings
Mill Creek Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black & Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mill Creek Middle School is ranked #381 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mill Creek Middle School often compared to?
Mill Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington Trails Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
676 students attend Mill Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mill Creek Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Middle School offer ?
Mill Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Middle School part of?
Mill Creek Middle School is part of De Soto School District.
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