10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mills Middle School serves 745 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mills Middle School's student population of 745 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
745 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
19%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
29%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
56%
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Black
13%
5%
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White
26%
22%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Mills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mills Middle School's ranking?

Mills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Mills Middle School?

745 students attend Mills Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Mills Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills Middle School?

Mills Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 08, 2023 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break Holiday - No School
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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