Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mill Creek West Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Creek West Elementary serves the west part of Amo, IN, covering an area of approximately 62.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek West Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mill Creek West Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek West Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
94%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek West Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek West Elementary School is ranked #284 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mill Creek West Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek West Elementary School?
344 students attend Mill Creek West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mill Creek West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Creek West Elementary School?
Mill Creek West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mill Creek West Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek West Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek West Elementary School is part of Mill Creek Community Sch Corp School District.
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