Mill Creek Middle School

Summary:

Mill Creek Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Woodstock, Georgia, serving 1,333 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in the state.

Mill Creek Middle School consistently outperforms the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 95.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 52.6% in the county and 44% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 24.68%, compared to nearby schools in the district. Additionally, Mill Creek Middle School has a higher per-student spending of $8,538, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Mill Creek Middle School outperforms the nearby Cherokee County schools, some Cobb County schools, such as Hightower Trail Middle School and Simpson Middle School, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with higher test scores and rankings than Mill Creek Middle School. This suggests that there may be valuable insights to be gained from further analysis of the factors contributing to the success of high-performing middle schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 442 Arnold Mill Rd
       Woodstock, GA  30188


(770) 721-6400

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Mill Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    River Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Mill Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Arnold Mill Elementary School
    Johnston Elementary School
    Little River Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,333

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.1%
Hispanic:
21.8%
African American:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mill Creek Middle School ranks better than 82.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.95. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mill Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mill Creek Middle School 101st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Mill Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mill Creek Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 78.48 74th 504 85.3%
2012 77.56 83rd 508 83.7%
2013 75.53 97th 527 81.6%
2014 69.58 141st 521 72.9%
2015 75.00 111th 537 79.3%
2016 76.45 105th 545 80.7%
2017 71.47 131st 539 75.7%
2018 73.06 128th 543 76.4%
2019 75.24 121st 559 78.4%
2021 82.02 77th 542 85.8%
2022 79.05 97th 567 82.9%
2023 76.78 118th 577 79.5%
2024 79.95 101st 588 82.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Open Quote the school may be getting a larger student body every year and there are bullies, but the teachers are exceptional. They help in anyway possible to ensure your child gets the best education possible. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Open Quote overcrowded with many behavior problems. Bullies, fights, drugs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mill Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 733 77 32 151 2 0 30 0 1025
2011 778 87 33 179 6 0 40 0 1123
2012 790 86 36 183 8 0 39 0 1142
2013 794 97 37 180 4 0 44 0 1156
2014 808 98 39 220 4 1 46 0 1216
2015 843 116 47 224 3 0 51 0 1284
2016 947 123 42 273 4 1 53 0 1443
2017 929 123 57 261 1 0 54 0 1425
2018 932 110 53 264 1 0 53 0 1413
2019 913 109 56 269 1 0 65 0 1413
2020 955 101 50 297 0 0 78 0 1481
2021 903 100 44 278 0 0 68 0 1393
2022 858 88 52 291 2 0 59 0 1350
2023 841 86 51 291 5 0 59 0 1333

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 Mill Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1025 76.3 13.4 18.7
2011 1123 73.0 15.3 28.9
2012 1142 79.0 14.4 30.3
2013 1156 69.0 16.7 28.3
2014 1216 69.4 17.5 29.8
2015 1284 72.0 17.8 28.3
2016 1443 84.0 17.1 26.7
2017 1425 88.4 16.1 22.7
2018 1413 84.8 16.6 24
2019 1413 86.2 16.3 25.6
2020 1481 89.5 16.5 22.8
2021 1393 89.0 15.6 22
2022 1350 88.0 15.3 n/a
2023 1333 87.0 15.3 24.7

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1025 76.3 13.4 18.7
2011 1123 73.0 15.3 28.9
2012 1142 79.0 14.4 30.3
2013 1156 69.0 16.7 28.3
2014 1216 69.4 17.5 29.8
2015 1284 72.0 17.8 28.3
2016 1443 84.0 17.1 26.7
2017 1425 88.4 16.1 22.7
2018 1413 84.8 16.6 24
2019 1413 86.2 16.3 25.6
2020 1481 89.5 16.5 22.8
2021 1393 89.0 15.6 22
2022 1350 88.0 15.3 n/a
2023 1333 87.0 15.3 24.7

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 Mill Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $198 (2.5%) $7,657 (97.5%) $7,855
2018 $197 (2.4%) $7,888 (97.6%) $8,085
2019 $238 (2.8%) $8,299 (97.2%) $8,538

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 121st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 118th of 577 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Middle School)56.649.4
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)58.345.6
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Middle School)47.951.3
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)52.145.2
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Middle School)48.248
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)5143.7
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Middle School)55.748.8
 6.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)53.244.6
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Middle School)58.748.2
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)6247.6
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Middle School)42.145.4
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)42.147.3
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Mill Creek Middle School)37.229.9
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Cherokee County)35.831.2
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mill Creek Middle School)54.155.6
 1.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cherokee County)52.448.3
 4.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mill Creek Middle School)94.694.7
 0.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cherokee County)51.447.4
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14131333
 5.7%
African American10986
 21.1%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian5651
 8.9%
Hispanic269291
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White913841
 7.9%
Two or More Races6559
 9.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%24.7%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek Middle School

Students who attend Mill Creek Middle School usually go on to attend River Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,333 students attended Mill Creek Middle School.

Mill Creek Middle School ranks 101st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mill Creek Middle School are 63% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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