Serving 886 students in grades 6-8, Mills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills Middle serves the west part of Rancho Cordova, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mills Middle School's student population of 886 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
886 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Mills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7654 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Middle School's ranking?
Mills Middle School is ranked #7654 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mills Middle School often compared to?
Mills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W. E. Mitchell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mills Middle School?
886 students attend Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mills Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Middle School?
Mills Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mills Middle School offer ?
Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mills Middle School part of?
Mills Middle School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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