Mill Creek Middle School

620 Central Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Mill Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mill Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Mill Creek Middle School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mill Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Middle School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1997 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
41%
28%
53%
17%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
44%
26%
Black
18%
5%
White
10%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.74
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mill Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mill Creek Middle School is ranked #1997 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mill Creek Middle School often compared to?
Mill Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meeker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
819 students attend Mill Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mill Creek Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Kent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 819 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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