Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills Elementary School serves the southwest part of Owasso, OK, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mills Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1978
School Rankings
Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Elementary School is 0.73, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayward Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
467 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Owasso School District.
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