Mile Creek School

Q: Is Mile Creek School a good school?

Mile Creek School ranks 79 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mile Creek School is a public elementary school located in Old Lyme, Connecticut, serving 310 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Regional School District 18.

Mile Creek School consistently outperforms state and regional averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with over 70% of students proficient or better. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.77% of students identifying as White and only 13.55% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, lower than nearby Lyme Consolidated School and more diverse schools in the Waterford and East Lyme districts. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, slightly lower than Lyme Consolidated School.

While Mile Creek School's academic performance is impressive, the lack of diversity in its student population raises questions about the school's ability to serve the needs of a more diverse community. The school's consistent excellence and the potential for further improvement make it an interesting case for deeper analysis and consideration of best practices that could be shared with other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

205 Mile Creek Rd.
Old Lyme, CT 06371

(860) 434-2209

District: Regional School District 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,602

Students who attend Mile Creek School usually attend:

Middle:	Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
High:	Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mile Creek School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mile Creek School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Mile Creek School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mile Creek School is $19,602.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mile Creek School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mile Creek School 79^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Mile Creek School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Regional School District 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 18 19^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mile Creek School

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Rank History for all students at Mile Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2015	94.29	5^th	551	99.1%
2016	90.13	28^th	518	94.6%
2017	91.04	22^nd	519	95.8%
2018	91.24	27^th	532	94.9%
2019	91.55	24^th	522	95.4%
2021	92.77	27^th	538	95.0%
2022	87.83	52^nd	490	89.4%
2023	86.18	70^th	491	85.7%
2024	84.54	79^th	497	84.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Mile Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.98	41^st	455	91.0%
2023	83.68	36^th	230	84.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Mile Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	94.58	9^th	445	98.0%
2023	79.93	50^th	231	78.4%

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Rank History for White students at Mile Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	79.89	51^st	296	82.8%
2019	88.52	13^th	295	95.6%
2021	87.17	20^th	327	93.9%
2022	76.25	50^th	252	80.2%
2023	76.07	57^th	262	78.2%
2024	69.65	81^st	250	67.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mile Creek School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1989	243	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1990	251	n/a	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	254
1991	243	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1992	252	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	258
1993	270	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	276
1994	263	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	271
1995	304	1	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	314
1996	304	1	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	314
1997	334	0	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	347
1998	322	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	330
1999	329	0	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	341
2000	316	0	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	323
2001	297	3	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	316
2002	264	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	281
2003	264	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	281
2004	217	3	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	237
2005	237	2	16	3	1	n/a	n/a	259
2006	268	4	17	4	1	n/a	n/a	294
2007	267	1	9	7	3	n/a	n/a	287
2008	275	2	6	9	3	n/a	n/a	295
2009	257	3	12	11	2	n/a	n/a	285
2010	272	3	15	13	1	n/a	n/a	304
2011	278	2	15	13	0	0	4	312
2012	239	2	12	15	0	0	2	270
2013	181	2	9	19	0	0	5	216
2014	214	2	9	13	0	0	8	246
2015	195	1	10	10	0	0	5	221
2016	231	2	11	16	0	0	6	266
2017	210	2	13	13	0	0	9	247
2018	216	1	11	11	0	0	11	250
2019	207	2	12	16	0	0	14	251
2020	219	1	10	15	0	0	12	257
2021	234	1	8	15	0	0	12	270
2022	254	1	7	20	0	0	13	295
2023	269	1	6	20	0	0	14	310

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 Mile Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	14.0	18.2	n/a
1989	247	13.8	17.8	n/a
1990	254	13.5	18.8	n/a
1991	245	15.3	16.0	n/a
1992	258	17.8	14.4	3.5
1993	276	17.5	15.8	0
1994	271	16.7	16.2	4.4
1995	314	19.0	16.5	4.1
1996	314	19.0	16.5	4.1
1997	347	20.9	16.6	2.3
1998	330	23.4	14.1	1.8
1999	341	24.2	14.1	2.3
2000	323	24.3	13.3	3.4
2001	316	24.2	13.1	n/a
2002	281	21.6	13.0	2.5
2003	281	21.6	13.0	2.5
2004	237	19.0	12.5	4.2
2005	259	18.8	13.8	n/a
2006	294	20.7	14.2	3.7
2007	287	22.8	12.6	3.1
2008	295	21.9	13.5	4.1
2009	285	26.3	12.2	7
2010	304	23.9	12.7	7.6
2011	312	25.4	12.2	4.8
2012	270	22.3	12.1	3.7
2013	216	18.9	11.4	4.2
2014	246	22.2	11.0	4.9
2015	221	21.0	10.5	7.7
2016	266	25.0	10.6	6.4
2017	247	23.7	10.4	10.1
2018	250	23.2	10.7	8.8
2019	251	21.4	11.7	21.5
2020	257	22.9	11.2	16.7
2021	270	19.9	13.5	17
2022	295	21.3	13.8	14.9
2023	310	26.8	11.5	13.5

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 Mile Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	14.0	18.2	n/a
1989	247	13.8	17.8	n/a
1990	254	13.5	18.8	n/a
1991	245	15.3	16.0	n/a
1992	258	17.8	14.4	3.5
1993	276	17.5	15.8	0
1994	271	16.7	16.2	4.4
1995	314	19.0	16.5	4.1
1996	314	19.0	16.5	4.1
1997	347	20.9	16.6	2.3
1998	330	23.4	14.1	1.8
1999	341	24.2	14.1	2.3
2000	323	24.3	13.3	3.4
2001	316	24.2	13.1	n/a
2002	281	21.6	13.0	2.5
2003	281	21.6	13.0	2.5
2004	237	19.0	12.5	4.2
2005	259	18.8	13.8	n/a
2006	294	20.7	14.2	3.7
2007	287	22.8	12.6	3.1
2008	295	21.9	13.5	4.1
2009	285	26.3	12.2	7
2010	304	23.9	12.7	7.6
2011	312	25.4	12.2	4.8
2012	270	22.3	12.1	3.7
2013	216	18.9	11.4	4.2
2014	246	22.2	11.0	4.9
2015	221	21.0	10.5	7.7
2016	266	25.0	10.6	6.4
2017	247	23.7	10.4	10.1
2018	250	23.2	10.7	8.8
2019	251	21.4	11.7	21.5
2020	257	22.9	11.2	16.7
2021	270	19.9	13.5	17
2022	295	21.3	13.8	14.9
2023	310	26.8	11.5	13.5

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 Mile Creek School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$19,593
2019	$20,923
2020	$20,158
2021	$21,552
2022	$20,624
2023	$19,602

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mile Creek School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 70^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mile Creek School)	81	63.8	17.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 18)	81	65.3	15.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mile Creek School)	90.5	84.5	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 18)	89.9	79.6	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mile Creek School)	82.5	79.1	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Regional School District 18)	81	68.4	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mile Creek School)	91.7	76.8	14.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 18)	92.6	76.7	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	251	310	23.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	6	50%
Hispanic	16	20	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	269	30%
Two or More Races	14	14
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.5%	13.5%	8%

Schools Near Mile Creek School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Mile Creek School	Public	K-5	205 Mile Creek Rd.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-2209	310	27	11.5	13.5%	269 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	84.5	79^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.1%		86.2	70^th of 491 public elementary schools	85.7%	9	68.9	76.2	77.6	73.9		76.2	77.6	64.4		$19,602
Niantic Center School	Public	K-4	7 West Main St.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-3961	211	19	10.8	20.4%	172 (81.5%)	3 (1.4%)	19 (9.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)			81.4			79.2				$22,857
Kathleen E. Goodwin School	Public	PK, KG-4	80 Old Boston Post Rd.	Old Saybrook	06475	Middlesex County	Old Saybrook School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 395-3165	401	41	9.7	23.7%	309 (77.1%)	2 (0.5%)	66 (16.5%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	54.1	233^rd of 497 public elementary schools	53.1%		77.1	130^th of 491 public elementary schools	73.5%	103		48.1				55.6	56.7			$22,732
Lillie B. Haynes School	Public	K-4	29 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 739-2922	362	33	11.1	29.6%	226 (62.4%)	15 (4.1%)	45 (12.4%)	56 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	77.3	130^th of 497 public elementary schools	73.8%		72	154^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.6%	24		61.8	71.0			63.6	75.8			$22,041
Flanders School	Public	K-4	167 Boston Post Rd.	East Lyme	06333	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-8475	274	27	10.0	23.0%	208 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	26 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	75.4	141^st of 497 public elementary schools	71.6%		73.9	149^th of 491 public elementary schools	69.7%	8		69.2	60.9			75.0	64.1			$20,742
Oswegatchie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	470 Boston Post Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-4331	291	28	10.4	33.0%	217 (74.6%)	3 (1.0%)	44 (15.1%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	73.5	152^nd of 497 public elementary schools	69.4%		65.6	182^nd of 491 public elementary schools	62.9%	30		57.1				73.2	70.5			$22,322
Great Neck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	165 Great Neck Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-2593	313	29	10.8	24.9%	214 (68.4%)	2 (0.6%)	69 (22.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	73.8	151^st of 497 public elementary schools	69.6%		80.4	112^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.2%	39			67.4	71.9		64.2	67.4	58.6		$22,337
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Main St.	Centerbrook	06409	Middlesex County	Essex School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 767-8215	300	25	11.8	23.0%	260 (86.7%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	79.5	115^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.9%		82.1	101^st of 491 public elementary schools	79.4%	14	70.7	68.8	65.8	73.2	63.9	68.8	71.1	65.9	63.9	$26,691
Daisy Ingraham School	Public	PK, KG-4	105 Goodspeed Dr.	Westbrook	06498	Middlesex County	Westbrook School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 399-7925	252	29	8.6	30.2%	167 (66.3%)	1 (0.4%)	72 (28.6%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	62.7	200^th of 497 public elementary schools	59.8%					(n/a)		51.1				64.4	60.5			$26,559
The Friendship School	Public, Magnet	PK-K	24 Rope Ferry Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-4049	484	34	14.2	58.5%	178 (36.8%)	48 (9.9%)	185 (38.2%)	16 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (11.4%)								(n/a)										$17,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Mile Creek School

What schools do graduates of Mile Creek School attend?

Students who attend Mile Creek School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
High : Lyme-Old Lyme High School

What district is Mile Creek School in?

Regional School District 18

What is the racial makeup of Mile Creek School?

Students at Mile Creek School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Mile Creek School a good school?

Mile Creek School ranks 79^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mile Creek School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Mile Creek School.

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