Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Millers Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Millers Creek Elementary serves the northwest part of its school district in Millers Creek, NC, covering an area of approximately 92.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millers Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Millers Creek Elementary School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Millers Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millers Creek Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millers Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Millers Creek Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Millers Creek Elementary School?
699 students attend Millers Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Millers Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millers Creek Elementary School?
Millers Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Millers Creek Elementary School offer ?
Millers Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millers Creek Elementary School part of?
Millers Creek Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
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