Mill Creek Elementary School

2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mill Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mill Creek Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#813 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mill Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
15%
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White
62%
69%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mill Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mill Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mill Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
290 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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