Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills Elementary School serves the southern part of Klamath Falls, OR, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mills Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student, every day, whatever it takes!
School Rankings
Mills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
44%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph Conger Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Pelican Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
299 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools.
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