Millers Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(336)903-6000
- Millers Creek Elementary School serves 879 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
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 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Millers Creek Elementary School's student population of 879 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 879 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Millers Creek Elementary 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 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #967 out of 2,538 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
 | ||
| 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% | 26% |
| White | 82% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilkes County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is West Wilkes Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 737 students
2.2 miles
6598 Boone Trail
Millers Creek, NC 28651
(336)973-4503 2.2 9-12 737 - Wilkesboro West Wilkes Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 576 students
2.8 miles
1677 North Nc Hwy 16
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336)651-4381 2.8 6-8 576 - North Wilkesboro Mulberry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 458 students
4.1 miles
190 Mulberry School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336)667-4641 4.1 PK-5 458 - North Wilkesboro North Wilkesboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
6.3 miles
200 Flint Hill Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
(336)838-2872 6.3 PK-5 316 - Wilkesboro Wilkes Early College High School Grades: 9-13 | 237 students
6.3 miles
1328 S Collegiate Dr
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
(336)838-6247 6.3 9-13 237
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