Is Mill Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 9.1% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 937 students attended Mill Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mill Creek Elementary School?

Students at Mill Creek Elementary School are 56% White, 17% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Mill Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : James Clemens High School

Mill Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Mill Creek Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Madison, Alabama, serving 940 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Madison City School District.

Mill Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with students outperforming state and district averages in standardized tests across all grade levels and subjects. The school's diverse student population, with 56.49% White, 16.28% African American, 9.57% Hispanic, and 9.47% Asian students, is higher than the surrounding Madison City schools. Mill Creek also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs.

Compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Williams Elementary School, Providence Elementary, and Endeavor Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement, student diversity, and subgroup performance. This sustained excellence and inclusive environment make Mill Creek Elementary a standout institution within the Madison City School District and the state of Alabama.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

847 Mill Road
Madison, AL 35758

(256) 774-4690

District: Madison City

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,909

Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary School usually attend:

High:

James Clemens High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 937

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.1%

African American:

17.2%

Asian:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mill Creek Elementary School ranks better than 90.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Madison City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), African American (17.2%), Asian (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Madison City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary School is 15.8, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Madison City School District. (See more...)

Compare Mill Creek Elementary School employs 59.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Creek Elementary School is $9,909. 4 elementary schools in the Madison City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mill Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Creek Elementary School 62^nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Mill Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Asian students:

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Madison City:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison City 11^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2010	77.76	92^nd	704	86.9%
2011	79.17	76^th	709	89.3%
2012	82.15	47^th	696	93.2%
2013	83.00	18^th	696	97.4%
2014	96.35	14^th	695	98.0%
2015	95.96	22^nd	691	96.8%
2016	96.73	16^th	691	97.7%
2017	96.63	18^th	688	97.4%
2018	97.29	13^th	680	98.1%
2019	95.93	18^th	681	97.4%
2021	96.04	25^th	692	96.4%
2022	97.02	15^th	687	97.8%
2023	93.43	34^th	680	95.0%
2024	89.21	62^nd	684	90.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	83.04	5^th	54	90.7%
2022	91.85	3^rd	64	95.3%
2023	75.69	18^th	70	74.3%
2024	68.53	26^th	82	68.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	94.25	3^rd	74	95.9%
2021	96.20	5^th	100	95.0%
2022	68.15	23^rd	110	79.1%
2023	84.25	14^th	123	88.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	92.28	9^th	280	96.8%
2018	97.10	5^th	344	98.5%
2019	94.44	12^th	392	96.9%
2021	96.40	12^th	398	97.0%
2022	83.64	31^st	345	91.0%
2023	88.77	19^th	373	94.9%
2024	96.26	6^th	395	98.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	79.34	61^st	567	89.2%
2018	84.72	57^th	651	91.2%
2019	74.82	103^rd	649	84.1%
2021	45.94	359^th	653	45.0%
2022	81.34	70^th	651	89.2%
2023	77.77	97^th	623	84.4%
2024	68.03	187^th	670	72.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	96.63	10^th	639	98.4%
2018	97.64	8^th	640	98.8%
2019	95.29	15^th	646	97.7%
2021	94.25	27^th	656	95.9%
2022	96.67	7^th	656	98.9%
2023	93.73	25^th	645	96.1%
2024	91.03	39^th	650	94.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.46	27^th	639	95.8%
2018	95.15	18^th	650	97.2%
2019	91.89	36^th	650	94.5%
2021	95.89	23^rd	669	96.6%
2022	95.50	21^st	669	96.9%
2023	90.66	43^rd	649	93.4%
2024	83.76	78^th	655	88.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	70.91	4^th	19	78.9%
2018	46.68	12^th	18	33.3%
2019	76.38	3^rd	21	85.7%
2021	63.62	6^th	16	62.5%
2022	59.82	6^th	17	64.7%
2023	52.59	11^th	19	42.1%
2024	37.17	13^th	19	31.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	88.71	17^th	336	94.9%
2018	95.34	10^th	423	97.6%
2019	92.87	17^th	426	96.0%
2021	82.76	37^th	426	91.3%
2022	87.17	29^th	426	93.2%
2023	77.95	50^th	427	88.3%
2024	78.39	53^rd	420	87.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	88.17	12^th	164	92.7%
2022	87.17	15^th	175	91.4%
2023	86.44	23^rd	184	87.5%
2024	92.67	12^th	196	93.9%

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Rank History for White students at Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	94.01	17^th	369	95.4%
2018	97.62	8^th	508	98.4%
2019	94.95	12^th	529	97.7%
2021	95.44	20^th	539	96.3%
2022	96.92	7^th	540	98.7%
2023	93.37	23^rd	528	95.6%
2024	87.80	50^th	535	90.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	425	124	84	29	3	n/a	n/a	28	693
2011	489	125	90	27	9	0	1	0	741
2012	597	152	113	37	10	0	11	0	920
2013	606	160	109	34	12	3	10	0	934
2014	496	155	75	37	10	2	18	0	793
2015	544	161	82	44	8	4	35	0	878
2016	541	157	101	42	7	2	43	0	893
2017	577	173	98	46	4	1	60	0	959
2018	599	159	97	40	5	2	59	0	961
2019	594	196	80	78	7	7	72	0	1034
2020	553	180	90	96	8	3	71	0	1001
2021	525	176	93	77	5	0	66	0	942
2022	577	161	88	68	6	0	54	0	954
2023	531	153	89	90	4	0	73	0	940
2024	526	161	93	87	1	0	69	0	937

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	693	31.0	22.3	20.8
2011	741	47.5	15.6	20.1
2012	920	52.0	17.6	17.6
2013	934	59.5	15.6	17.7
2014	793	45.5	17.4	22.1
2015	878	46.0	19.0	19.2
2016	893	47.0	19.0	17.8
2017	959	59.3	16.1	17.1
2018	961	56.3	17.0	13.6
2019	1034	60.3	17.1	20.6
2020	1001	62.8	15.9	20.9
2021	942	67.8	13.8	14.6
2022	954	50.8	18.7	11.6
2023	940	60.3	15.5	22.3
2024	937	59.3	15.8	24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	693	31.0	22.3	20.8
2011	741	47.5	15.6	20.1
2012	920	52.0	17.6	17.6
2013	934	59.5	15.6	17.7
2014	793	45.5	17.4	22.1
2015	878	46.0	19.0	19.2
2016	893	47.0	19.0	17.8
2017	959	59.3	16.1	17.1
2018	961	56.3	17.0	13.6
2019	1034	60.3	17.1	20.6
2020	1001	62.8	15.9	20.9
2021	942	67.8	13.8	14.6
2022	954	50.8	18.7	11.6
2023	940	60.3	15.5	22.3
2024	937	59.3	15.8	24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,191 (12.0%)	$8,688 (87.7%)	$9,909

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 34^th of 680 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary School)	81.1	75.9	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison City)	79	72.1	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary School)	80.8	61.4	19.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison City)	77.8	60.3	17.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary School)	80.4	63.2	17.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison City)	76.6	66.2	10.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1034	940	9.1%
African American	196	153	21.9%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	80	89	11.3%
Hispanic	78	90	15.4%
Pacific Islander	7	0	100%
White	594	531	10.6%
Two or More Races	72	73	1.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.6%	22.3%	1.7%

Schools Near Mill Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	847 Mill Road	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 774-4690	937	59	15.8	24.5%	526 (56.1%)	161 (17.2%)	87 (9.3%)	93 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.4%)	89.2	62^nd of 684 public elementary schools	90.9%		93.4	34^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.0%	28	65.8	62.1	63.4	65.5	81.3	75.9	83.3	$9,909	$1,191	$8,688
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 College St	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 772-9255	546	39	14.0	32.4%	303 (55.5%)	109 (20.0%)	36 (6.6%)	52 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.4%)	85.8	78^th of 684 public elementary schools	88.6%		86.1	69^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.9%	9	64.3	52.1	66.3	58.3	89.5	69.6	79.3	$11,034	$1,173	$9,832
MidTown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Coefer Boulevard	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 837-1189	1,030	61	17.0	30.0%	545 (52.9%)	232 (22.5%)	104 (10.1%)	66 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.9%)	87.5	71^st of 684 public elementary schools	89.6%		87.1	63^rd of 680 public elementary schools	90.7%	8	60.7	64.7	46.5	64.1	87.4	78.6	86.3	$11,036	$1,104	$9,903
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	11775 County Line Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 772-2075	849	51	16.6	25.1%	459 (54.1%)	148 (17.4%)	68 (8.0%)	110 (13.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	56 (6.6%)	95.4	19^th of 684 public elementary schools	97.2%		96.4	18^th of 680 public elementary schools	97.4%	1	79.9	81.6	73.0	78.0	85.1	87.8	85.5	$9,498	$1,114	$8,355
Madison City School PreK Center	Public	PK	4976 Wall Triana Highway	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 464-8370	216				108 (50.0%)	43 (19.9%)	23 (10.6%)	19 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.2%)								(n/a)
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	667 Balch Road	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 430-2751	776	48	16.1	28.2%	417 (53.7%)	136 (17.5%)	73 (9.4%)	89 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.9%)	90.1	52^nd of 684 public elementary schools	92.4%		91.4	50^th of 680 public elementary schools	92.6%	2	64.8	70.0	66.4	67.3	77.5	78.7	84.0	$9,802	$675	$9,099
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7855 Old Madison Pike	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 464-3614	568	38	15.1	38.0%	295 (51.9%)	134 (23.6%)	50 (8.8%)	30 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.9%)	90.7	44^th of 684 public elementary schools	93.6%		92.7	41^st of 680 public elementary schools	94.0%	3	57.1	68.6	67.2	69.5	88.7	79.1	83.2	$10,400	$1,234	$9,137
Rainbow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Nance Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 824-8106	767	47	16.4	25.4%	478 (62.3%)	116 (15.1%)	70 (9.1%)	48 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.0%)	88.3	66^th of 684 public elementary schools	90.4%		92.9	40^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.1%	26	59.7	51.6	70.3	68.5	84.1	80.0	81.8	$10,881	$1,430	$9,423
Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Barren Fork Blvd SW	Huntsville	35824	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7540	535	30	17.5	47.3%	104 (19.4%)	296 (55.3%)	81 (15.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	42 (7.9%)	40.8	426^th of 684 public elementary schools	37.7%		38.8	426^th of 680 public elementary schools	37.4%		29.0	18.9	33.3	29.7	50.0	52.7	76.0	$9,909	$1,769	$8,140
Providence Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Chalkstone Street	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7125	951	50	19.0	53.9%	103 (10.8%)	643 (67.6%)	89 (9.4%)	18 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	95 (10.0%)	26.6	505^th of 684 public elementary schools	26.2%		30.5	483^rd of 680 public elementary schools	29.0%	22	14.6	16.1	31.0	27.7	41.0	45.5	55.3	$7,858	$880	$6,977

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