Mill Creek Upper Elementary School

308 S Cleveland
Belton, MO 64012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 484 students in grades 5-6, Mill Creek Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mill Creek Upper Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mill Creek Upper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Upper 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)
#1528 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mill Creek Upper 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.
30%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mill Creek Upper 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.
30%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mill Creek Upper 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
18%
8%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
61%
69%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Mill Creek Upper 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
40%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mill Creek Upper 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mill Creek Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School is ranked #1528 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mill Creek Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belton Middle School, Cambridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Upper Elementary School?
484 students attend Mill Creek Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mill Creek Upper Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Upper Elementary School?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Upper Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mill Creek Upper Elementary School part of?
Mill Creek Upper Elementary School is part of Belton 124 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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