Miller Creek Middle

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Miller Creek Middle is a public middle school located in San Rafael, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 608 students. The school is part of the Miller Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 198 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Miller Creek Middle is a high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top 15% of California middle schools, with its highest ranking being 73rd out of 2,259 schools in 2011-2012. The school's students consistently outperform the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels, with proficiency rates of 62.09% in ELA/Literacy and 49.15% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance in Science, as measured by the CAST assessment, is also strong, with 50.49% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30.7%. However, the school's performance for Hispanic students and English Language Learners is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of California middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Miller Creek Middle outperforms most in academic achievement, with significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science compared to schools like Manzanita Middle, Helms Middle, and James B. Davidson Middle. However, schools like Del Mar Middle, Hall Middle, and White Hill Middle also demonstrate strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on par with or exceeding Miller Creek Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2255 Las Gallinas Ave.
       San Rafael, CA  94903-1699


(415) 492-3760

District: Miller Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,109 Help


Students who attend Miller Creek Middle usually attend:

High:    San Rafael High
    Terra Linda High

Feeder schools for Miller Creek Middle:

Elementary:    Lucas Valley Elementary
    Mary E. Silveira Elementary
    Vallecito Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  608

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
24.2%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Compare Details Miller Creek Middle ranks better than 84.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.48. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (24.2%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miller Creek Middle is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miller Creek Middle is $10,109.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Miller Creek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Creek Middle 426th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Miller Creek Middle in the ranking list.)

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Miller Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Miller Creek Elementary 198th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Miller Creek Middle

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Rank History for all students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.95 88th 1769 95.0%
2005 87.28 160th 1777 91.0%
2006 90.72 115th 1804 93.6%
2007 89.34 139th 1999 93.0%
2008 89.49 116th 2005 94.2%
2009 86.93 150th 2063 92.7%
2010 86.85 153rd 2179 93.0%
2011 91.52 58th 2236 97.4%
2012 90.36 73rd 2259 96.8%
2013 87.48 133rd 2379 94.4%
2015 89.20 242nd 2477 90.2%
2016 94.76 109th 2497 95.6%
2017 94.00 151st 2508 94.0%
2018 93.06 174th 2480 93.0%
2019 90.20 262nd 2715 90.3%
2022 91.99 221st 2740 91.9%
2023 87.08 336th 2802 88.0%
2024 82.48 426th 2777 84.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.94 102nd 462 77.9%
2019 77.13 115th 554 79.2%
2022 76.38 135th 665 79.7%
2023 81.20 105th 678 84.5%
2024 71.30 194th 699 72.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.04 1434th 1540 6.9%
2023 39.08 812th 1529 46.9%
2024 29.87 1226th 1477 17.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.15 241st 1538 84.3%
2024 68.49 299th 1550 80.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.78 783rd 2230 64.9%
2019 43.29 1238th 2369 47.7%
2022 56.39 828th 2458 66.3%
2023 37.73 1433rd 2549 43.8%
2024 57.42 810th 2575 68.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.74 224th 2262 90.1%
2019 88.12 269th 2380 88.7%
2022 89.44 247th 2509 90.2%
2023 86.53 312th 2547 87.8%
2024 80.29 431st 2546 83.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.36 78th 1369 94.3%
2019 83.23 152nd 1491 89.8%
2022 75.34 226th 1531 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.89 144th 2273 93.7%
2019 90.22 235th 2407 90.2%
2022 92.27 191st 2527 92.4%
2023 85.14 344th 2558 86.6%
2024 81.31 401st 2547 84.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.74 199th 700 71.6%
2019 57.35 368th 745 50.6%
2022 74.53 183rd 733 75.0%
2023 65.23 293rd 718 59.2%
2024 82.65 78th 741 89.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.27 989th 2072 52.3%
2019 36.21 1362nd 2213 38.5%
2022 56.33 821st 2359 65.2%
2023 50.88 965th 2391 59.6%
2024 40.27 1296th 2383 45.6%
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Rank History for White students at Miller Creek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.25 80th 1496 94.7%
2019 87.00 131st 1602 91.8%
2022 88.07 99th 1555 93.6%
2023 81.36 219th 1552 85.9%
2024 77.20 291st 1535 81.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Miller Creek Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 6 26 8 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1989 374 3 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 398 6 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 412 8 20 15 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1992 425 9 23 15 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 434 7 27 16 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 461 12 22 22 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 494 14 36 18 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1996 494 14 36 18 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1997 539 17 48 19 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 539 15 51 24 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 547 21 56 23 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 529 22 39 28 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 563 19 43 23 0 n/a n/a 2 650
2002 585 19 60 44 4 n/a n/a 1 713
2003 585 19 60 44 4 n/a n/a 1 713
2004 549 17 65 50 4 n/a n/a 1 686
2005 523 17 73 44 3 n/a n/a 2 662
2006 512 15 83 52 3 n/a n/a 3 668
2007 469 9 49 45 1 n/a n/a 62 635
2008 427 9 40 67 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2009 423 8 47 65 3 0 48 0 594
2010 443 14 66 81 6 0 3 0 613
2011 466 12 70 71 4 3 4 0 630
2012 440 21 62 76 2 3 8 0 612
2013 437 14 60 79 3 5 10 0 608
2014 444 19 67 80 2 4 12 0 628
2015 467 12 73 108 4 3 12 0 679
2016 459 19 77 105 3 0 24 0 687
2017 451 17 68 104 2 1 31 0 674
2018 419 15 62 95 1 1 39 0 632
2019 416 7 48 109 1 2 64 0 647
2020 416 10 55 131 1 1 76 0 690
2021 413 16 59 133 1 4 66 0 692
2022 371 13 54 136 1 4 66 0 645
2023 338 8 53 147 1 4 57 0 608

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Miller Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 19.4 20.4 n/a
1989 403 19.0 21.2 n/a
1990 435 21.1 20.6 n/a
1991 455 22.1 20.5 n/a
1992 472 22.5 20.9 3
1993 484 25.8 18.8 4.5
1994 520 27.2 19.1 3.1
1995 564 30.2 18.7 1.8
1996 564 30.2 18.7 1.8
1997 624 32.8 19.0 2.1
1998 629 33.0 19.1 2.7
1999 647 33.6 19.3 4.3
2000 618 33.8 18.3 4.4
2001 650 35.0 18.6 3.5
2002 713 37.0 19.3 2.1
2003 713 37.0 19.3 2.1
2004 686 34.8 19.7 3.4
2005 662 33.8 19.6 5.5
2006 668 33.4 20.0 6.5
2007 635 32.4 19.6 8.6
2008 546 35.2 15.5 13.7
2009 594 31.0 16.5 15.2
2010 613 31.4 19.5 13.4
2011 630 n/a n/a 11.7
2012 612 31.6 19.3 n/a
2013 608 31.6 19.2 12.7
2014 628 34.6 18.1 13.9
2015 679 37.0 18.3 12.7
2016 687 38.0 18.0 12.1
2017 674 35.1 19.2 10.8
2018 632 33.4 18.9 14.7
2019 647 33.2 19.4 14.4
2020 690 n/a n/a 16.7
2021 692 37.6 18.4 14.9
2022 645 36.4 17.7 12.6
2023 608 34.6 17.5 15.5

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 Miller Creek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 19.4 20.4 n/a
1989 403 19.0 21.2 n/a
1990 435 21.1 20.6 n/a
1991 455 22.1 20.5 n/a
1992 472 22.5 20.9 3
1993 484 25.8 18.8 4.5
1994 520 27.2 19.1 3.1
1995 564 30.2 18.7 1.8
1996 564 30.2 18.7 1.8
1997 624 32.8 19.0 2.1
1998 629 33.0 19.1 2.7
1999 647 33.6 19.3 4.3
2000 618 33.8 18.3 4.4
2001 650 35.0 18.6 3.5
2002 713 37.0 19.3 2.1
2003 713 37.0 19.3 2.1
2004 686 34.8 19.7 3.4
2005 662 33.8 19.6 5.5
2006 668 33.4 20.0 6.5
2007 635 32.4 19.6 8.6
2008 546 35.2 15.5 13.7
2009 594 31.0 16.5 15.2
2010 613 31.4 19.5 13.4
2011 630 n/a n/a 11.7
2012 612 31.6 19.3 n/a
2013 608 31.6 19.2 12.7
2014 628 34.6 18.1 13.9
2015 679 37.0 18.3 12.7
2016 687 38.0 18.0 12.1
2017 674 35.1 19.2 10.8
2018 632 33.4 18.9 14.7
2019 647 33.2 19.4 14.4
2020 690 n/a n/a 16.7
2021 692 37.6 18.4 14.9
2022 645 36.4 17.7 12.6
2023 608 34.6 17.5 15.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Miller Creek Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,109

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miller Creek Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 336th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Middle)77.264.2
 13%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Elementary)76.663.5
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Middle)65.638.8
 26.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Elementary)6538.3
 26.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Middle)70.176.8
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Elementary)69.776.8
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Middle)60.463.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Elementary)60.463.7
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Middle)7566.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Miller Creek Elementary)7566.5
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Middle)63.252.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miller Creek Elementary)62.952.3
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Miller Creek Middle)50.949.5
 1.4%
   8th Grade Science (Miller Creek Elementary)50.749.1
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647608
 6%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian11
Asian4853
 10.4%
Hispanic109147
 34.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White416338
 18.8%
Two or More Races6457
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%15.5%
 1.1%


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Miller Creek Middle ranks 426th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 608 students attended Miller Creek Middle.

Students who attend Miller Creek Middle usually go on to attend San Rafael High

Students at Miller Creek Middle are 56% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 1% African American.


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