Mills Elementary School

8200 N 124th E Ave
Owasso, OK 74055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mills Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#957 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma 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 Mills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Mills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma 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 Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Mills Elementary School is ranked #957 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayward Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
486 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills Elementary School?
Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Owasso School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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