Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Mill Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mill Creek Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
16%
33%
White
62%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek Middle School's ranking?
Mill Creek Middle School is ranked #829 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mill Creek Middle School often compared to?
Mill Creek Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
446 students attend Mill Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mill Creek Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Middle School offer ?
Mill Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Creek Middle School part of?
Mill Creek Middle School is part of Calvert County School District.
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