Serving 463 students in grades 5-6, Mill Creek Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Upper Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1528 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
56%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School is ranked #1528 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mill Creek Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridge Elementary School, Belton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Upper Elementary School?
463 students attend Mill Creek Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mill Creek Upper Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Upper Elementary School?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Upper Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Upper Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School is part of Belton 124 School District.
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