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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
43% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 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 15:1.
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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