Millers Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(336)903-6000
- Millers Creek Elementary School serves 828 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Millers Creek Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Millers Creek Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Millers Creek Elementary School's student population of 828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 828 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Millers Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,555 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Millers Creek Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1042 out of 2555 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 17% |
| Black | 1% | 25% |
| White | 81% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Millers Creek Elementary School is West Wilkes High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Wilkes Middle School (2.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Millers Creek West Wilkes High School Grades: 9-12 | 735 students
2.2 miles
6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336)903-6710 2.2 9-12 735 - Wilkesboro West Wilkes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 539 students
2.8 miles
1677 North Nc Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336)651-4381 2.8 6-8 539 - North Wilkesboro Mulberry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 471 students
4.1 miles
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336)667-4641 4.1 PK-5 471 - North Wilkesboro North Wilkesboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
6.3 miles
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336)838-2872 6.3 PK-5 317 - Wilkesboro Wilkes Early College High School Grades: 9-13 | 191 students
6.3 miles
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336)838-6247 6.3 9-13 191
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