Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills Park Elementary serves the west part of Cary, NC, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mills Park Elementary School's student population of 594 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mills Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Park Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)88%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
47%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Park Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mills Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highcroft Elementary School, Davis Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mills Park Elementary School?
594 students attend Mills Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mills Park Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills Park Elementary School?
Mills Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mills Park Elementary School offer ?
Mills Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills Park Elementary School part of?
Mills Park Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
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