Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mill Creek East Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Creek East Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Creek East Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek East Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek East Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek East Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mill Creek East Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Quakers Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek East Elementary School?
337 students attend Mill Creek East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mill Creek East Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek East Elementary School?
Mill Creek East Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mill Creek East Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Creek East Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek East Elementary School is part of Mill Creek Community Sch Corp School District.
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