Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Towne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Towne Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
42%
21%
Black
18%
33%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Towne Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mill Creek Towne Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Towne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Candlewood Elementary 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 20% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Towne Elementary School?
463 students attend Mill Creek Towne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mill Creek Towne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Towne Elementary School?
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Towne Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Towne Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Towne Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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