Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Millcreek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Millcreek Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Lexington, KY, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millcreek Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millcreek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millcreek Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millcreek Elementary School's ranking?
Millcreek Elementary School is ranked #1007 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Millcreek Elementary School often compared to?
Millcreek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tates Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Millcreek Elementary School?
529 students attend Millcreek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Millcreek Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millcreek Elementary School?
Millcreek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Millcreek Elementary School offer ?
Millcreek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Millcreek Elementary School part of?
Millcreek Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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