Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mill Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mill Creek School's student population of 352 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mill Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
36%
20%
Black
3%
1%
White
47%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mill Creek School's ranking?
Mill Creek School is ranked #941 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Mill Creek School often compared to?
Mill Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Penn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek School?
352 students attend Mill Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mill Creek School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek School?
Mill Creek School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mill Creek School offer ?
Mill Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mill Creek School part of?
Mill Creek School is part of Granite School District.
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