Enrollment
250
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDEPENDENCE 30·NCES 291548000714
MILL CREEK ELEM.
2601 N LIBERTY ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 · (816) 521-5420 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL250 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 84% of Missouri public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
193 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 27 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 29 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 34 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 40 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (29) is 28% smaller than its 5th grade class (40).
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
53.9%
MO avg 44.9% . +11.7pp since 2021
Math
49.4%
MO avg 43.8% . +0.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 54 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 49 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 12 points since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 24.7% | 29.2% | 26.5% | 19.4% |
| Math | 25.6% | 23.8% | 17.6% | 32.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53.9% | 49.4% |
| 2023-24 | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| 2022-23 | 51.2% | 46.4% |
| 2021-22 | 42.2% | 48.5% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
OUTPERFORMING
Top 10% of MO schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
50.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.0%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+19.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, well above the roughly 31% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations ranks schools against others at the same poverty level, not by raw scores, so a school can post high scores and still fall short of its prediction, or post lower scores and still beat it. This school clears its prediction by about 20 points, placing it in Missouri's top 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like MILL CREEK ELEM.
MILL CREEK ELEM.'s state test result (50.9% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK ELEM. this school | 250 | 77.2% | 50.9% |
| WELLER ELEM. SPRINGFIELD | 292 | 78.1% | 22.0% |
| WATKINS ELEM. SPRINGFIELD | 252 | 78.2% | 34.8% |
| SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 364 | 75.8% | 38.5% |
| SPRING BRANCH ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 278 | 70.5% | 37.6% |
| ROYAL HEIGHTS ELEM. JOPLIN | 277 | 70.4% | 36.1% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MILL CREEK ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.9% | #291 of 1,002 | #25 of 126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 49.4% | #351 of 1,019 ▼ 145 | #27 of 126 ▼ 13 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.9% | #259 of 1,018 ▲ 71 | #20 of 126 ▲ 11 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.3pp | #231 of 943 | #25 of 124 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 250 | #825 of 1,294 | #117 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #702 of 950 | #81 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.1% | #137 of 953 | #42 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.2% | #279 of 1,165 | #56 of 136 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.1% | #615 of 684 | #86 of 92 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
250
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 368
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 250 | 17.8 | 14.1:1 | 77% (193) |
| 2023-24 | 274 | 17.6 | 15.6:1 | 70% (193) |
| 2022-23 | 290 | 16.3 | 17.9:1 | 70% (204) |
| 2020-21 | 256 | 18 | 14.2:1 | 77% (196) |
| 2017-18 | 258 | 17 | 15.2:1 | 81% (209) |
| 2015-16 | 286 | 17 | 16.8:1 | 79% (225) |
| 2010-11 | 289 | 17 | 17.0:1 | 70% (201) |
| 2000-01 | 295 | 19 | 15.5:1 | 35% (103) |
| 1990-91 | 368 | 17 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MILL CREEK ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (258 to 250); teachers up 4% (17 to 17.8).
About MILL CREEK ELEM.
In INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, MILL CREEK ELEM. is a small elementary school. The school enrolls 250 students in pre-K through 5. That compares with an average of about 315 students for elementary schools in Missouri.
MILL CREEK ELEM. is among 29 schools run by INDEPENDENCE 30, which serves 14,272 students.
Federal enrollment data show MILL CREEK ELEM. is 55% White. Enrollment also includes 21% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 10% multiracial. A diversity index of 63% means there is a 63% chance two randomly chosen students at MILL CREEK ELEM. are from different groups.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. The school has 17.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 14.1:1 compares with an average of 12.4:1 for elementary schools in Missouri. Federal data show 77% of students (193) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 60% average for public schools in Jackson County.
Among Missouri public elementary schools, MILL CREEK ELEM. outscored 84%, which works out to an A- on the allk12 Grade.
In Missouri, MILL CREEK ELEM. is one of the top 10% of schools on BeatsExpectations, with an average proficiency rate across its state test results of 50.9% compared with a predicted 31.0%.
Looking at the county, Jackson County, the median household earns about $68,577 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Jackson County has 244 public schools with about 105,714 students, including MILL CREEK ELEM..
Measured in a straight line, OTT ELEM. is about 1.2 miles from MILL CREEK ELEM.. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, MILL CREEK ELEM. ranks 6th on average proficiency.
MILL CREEK ELEM. is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
Enrollment at MILL CREEK ELEM. was 256 in 2020-21 and 250 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%.
The allk12 page for MILL CREEK ELEM. lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE 30
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- VAN HORN HIGHHigh · 1,067 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Other MILL CREEK Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 11 states are named MILL CREEK Elementary. MILL CREEK ELEM. is the 13th largest of the 14.
- MILL CREEK ELEM.COLUMBIA, MO · 583 students
- Mill Creek Elementary SchoolLevittown, PA · 974 students
- Mill Creek Elementary SchoolMadison, AL · 965 students
- Mill Creek Elementary SchoolKnoxville, TN · 754 students
- Mill Creek Elementary SchoolWarrington, PA · 729 students
Nearby schools
- OTT ELEM.1.2 mi · 384
- ABRAHAM MALLINSON ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 282
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGH1.4 mi · 1,417
- SUGAR CREEK ELEM.1.5 mi · 134
- BRYANT ELEM.2.0 mi · 193
- RANDALL ELEM.2.4 mi · 284
Frequently asked questions
About MILL CREEK ELEM.What is the total enrollment at MILL CREEK ELEM.?
MILL CREEK ELEM. enrolls approximately 250 students in grades PK-05.
Is MILL CREEK ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
MILL CREEK ELEM. is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MILL CREEK ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MILL CREEK ELEM. is approximately 14.1:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MILL CREEK ELEM.?
At MILL CREEK ELEM., the student body is approximately 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is MILL CREEK ELEM. in?
MILL CREEK ELEM. is part of INDEPENDENCE 30.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.