Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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Middleton Mill Creek Elementary ranks 56 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Middleton Mill Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Middleton, Idaho, serving 755 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Middleton District, which is ranked 14 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middleton Mill Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Middleton District and the state of Idaho in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores for both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 64.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 66% in ISAT ELA, compared to the Middleton District's 45.6% and 56.4%, and the state's 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. The school's performance has improved over the years, with its statewide ranking rising from 134 out of 226 Idaho elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 56 out of 301 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (87.55% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Purple Sage Elementary and Middleton Heights Elementary, which have more diverse student populations.

Middleton Mill Creek Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, with 17.48% in 2022-2023, compared to the higher rates in nearby schools like Purple Sage Elementary (24.95%) and Middleton Heights Elementary (29.21%). This suggests potential equity concerns, as research has shown that socioeconomic factors can influence educational outcomes. While the school's success is commendable, it is important to consider these demographic differences and explore ways to ensure that all students in the Middleton District have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities and resources.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 North Middleton Road
Middleton, ID 83644-5499

(208) 585-3065

District: Middleton District

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,395

Students who attend Middleton Mill Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Middleton Middle School
High:	Middleton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 727

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middleton Mill Creek Elementary ranks better than 81.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Middleton District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Middleton Mill Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Middleton District. Racial makeup is: White (87.8%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Middleton District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary is 17.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Middleton District! (See more...)

Compare Middleton Mill Creek Elementary employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary is $6,395, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Middleton District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Middleton Mill Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middleton District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middleton District 14^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	64.95	108^th	335	67.8%
2009	57.90	150^th	349	57.0%
2010	68.57	92^nd	356	74.2%
2011	59.24	156^th	359	56.5%
2012	52.24	185^th	354	47.7%
2013	56.71	173^rd	357	51.5%
2015	41.67	134^th	226	40.7%
2016	58.45	104^th	240	56.7%
2017	61.03	117^th	292	59.9%
2022	72.53	52^nd	188	72.3%
2023	81.53	45^th	252	82.1%
2024	81.30	56^th	301	81.4%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	374	374
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	381	381
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	368	368
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	421	421
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	486	486
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	486	486
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	484	484
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	504	504
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	537	537
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	563	563
2001	501	1	5	66	4	n/a	n/a	0	577
2002	523	4	3	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2003	523	4	3	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	592
2004	408	5	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2005	486	6	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2006	538	7	3	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2007	511	6	7	54	0	n/a	n/a	0	578
2008	499	7	6	60	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2009	479	3	12	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	555
2010	475	5	6	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2011	490	5	1	45	0	4	0	0	545
2012	493	7	1	54	0	2	7	0	564
2013	505	5	1	51	0	2	8	0	572
2014	582	4	3	56	0	2	17	0	664
2015	547	4	2	51	0	3	14	0	621
2016	582	4	3	55	0	3	16	0	663
2017	568	3	2	57	3	3	16	0	652
2018	583	6	2	66	6	2	14	0	679
2019	605	5	3	65	4	2	12	0	696
2020	601	6	7	62	5	3	10	0	694
2021	546	7	6	57	4	1	11	0	632
2022	647	4	6	44	3	6	10	0	720
2023	661	3	4	59	6	2	20	0	755
2024	638	3	1	61	4	2	18	0	727

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 Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	374	20.0	18.7	27.3
1992	381	20.5	18.5	26.2
1993	368	21.5	17.1	26.6
1994	421	21.6	19.5	25.4
1995	486	25.7	18.9	16.3
1996	486	25.7	18.9	16.3
1997	484	25.2	19.2	22.9
1998	504	25.2	20.0	22.2
1999	537	26.7	20.1	33.3
2000	563	29.5	19.1	29.7
2001	577	29.9	19.3	31.2
2002	592	28.5	20.8	31.6
2003	592	28.5	20.8	31.6
2004	453	23.4	19.4	39.5
2005	539	26.3	20.5	34.7
2006	590	28.9	20.4	31.5
2007	578	28.5	20.3	31.7
2008	572	26.5	21.6	31.1
2009	555	24.9	22.2	37.5
2010	525	25.4	20.6	39.6
2011	545	23.9	22.7	38.3
2012	564	26.0	21.6	43.1
2013	572	25.1	22.7	46
2014	664	28.8	22.9	44
2015	621	27.0	23.0	41.2
2016	663	32.0	20.7	40
2017	652	32.0	20.3	39.3
2018	679	30.9	21.9	36.4
2019	696	31.0	22.4	27.2
2020	694	31.9	21.7	25.2
2021	632	32.0	19.7	18.4
2022	720	34.2	21.0	10.3
2023	755	37.9	19.8	17.5
2024	727	41.0	17.7	18.6

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 Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	374	20.0	18.7	27.3
1992	381	20.5	18.5	26.2
1993	368	21.5	17.1	26.6
1994	421	21.6	19.5	25.4
1995	486	25.7	18.9	16.3
1996	486	25.7	18.9	16.3
1997	484	25.2	19.2	22.9
1998	504	25.2	20.0	22.2
1999	537	26.7	20.1	33.3
2000	563	29.5	19.1	29.7
2001	577	29.9	19.3	31.2
2002	592	28.5	20.8	31.6
2003	592	28.5	20.8	31.6
2004	453	23.4	19.4	39.5
2005	539	26.3	20.5	34.7
2006	590	28.9	20.4	31.5
2007	578	28.5	20.3	31.7
2008	572	26.5	21.6	31.1
2009	555	24.9	22.2	37.5
2010	525	25.4	20.6	39.6
2011	545	23.9	22.7	38.3
2012	564	26.0	21.6	43.1
2013	572	25.1	22.7	46
2014	664	28.8	22.9	44
2015	621	27.0	23.0	41.2
2016	663	32.0	20.7	40
2017	652	32.0	20.3	39.3
2018	679	30.9	21.9	36.4
2019	696	31.0	22.4	27.2
2020	694	31.9	21.7	25.2
2021	632	32.0	19.7	18.4
2022	720	34.2	21.0	10.3
2023	755	37.9	19.8	17.5
2024	727	41.0	17.7	18.6

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 Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$699 (10.9%)	$5,695 (89.1%)	$6,395

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Middleton Mill Creek Elementary)	67.2	69.9	2.7%
3rd Grade Math (Middleton District)	59.2	59.1	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	51.1	1.9%
All Grades Math (Middleton Mill Creek Elementary)	62.5	59.9	2.6%
All Grades Math (Middleton District)	49.1	44.8	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Middleton Mill Creek Elementary)	79.3	44.6	34.7%
All Grades Science (Middleton District)	59.4	44.6	14.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	40.8	18.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Middleton Mill Creek Elementary)	60.6	63	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Middleton District)	57.8	56.6	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	696	755	8.5%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	65	59	9.2%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	605	661	9.3%
Two or More Races	12	20	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.2%	17.5%	9.7%

Schools Near Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)						ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middleton Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 North Middleton Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	No	(208) 585-3065	727	41	17.7	18.6%	638 (87.8%)	3 (0.4%)	61 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.5%)	81.3	56^th of 301 public elementary schools	81.4%		81.5	45^th of 252 public elementary schools	82.1%	11			61.8			64.3		64.8	60.6	71.9			66.0	$6,395	$699	$5,695
Middleton Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 Cemetery Road	Middleton	83644	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 585-3021	550	30	18.3	30.0%	467 (84.9%)	2 (0.4%)	56 (10.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.5%)	65.5	99^th of 301 public elementary schools	67.1%		70.6	70^th of 252 public elementary schools	72.2%	29			48.7			56.3	53.0			59.0			55.4	$6,678	$866	$5,812
Mosaics Public School	Public, Charter	K-7	3121 Lincoln Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Mosaics Public School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 332-6800	468	24	19.2	37.0%	285 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.7%)	37.8	186^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.2%					(n/a)	41.7	56.9	33.9	27.1	45.6	40.8	39.3	45.7	55.2	46.4	45.7	41.3	47.1
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	K-5	3115 Marble Front Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3326	536	33	16.2	89.7%	186 (34.7%)	4 (0.7%)	324 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.2%)	7.7	285^th of 301 public elementary schools	5.3%		12	228^th of 252 public elementary schools	9.5%	57	29.9	11.2	18.5			20.1	19.7	32.3	15.7	35.1			28.0	$7,967	$1,386	$6,581
Sacajawea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1710 North Illinois	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3333	387	25	15.4	91.2%	96 (24.8%)	2 (0.5%)	273 (70.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	3.6	299^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.7%		2.2	252^nd of 252 public elementary schools	0.0%	47		18.7				17.3	10.1	16.4					20.4	$7,562	$1,297	$6,265
Skyway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19430 Ward Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 454-0445	755	37	20.4	54.3%	349 (46.2%)	11 (1.5%)	363 (48.1%)	6 (0.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.1%)	19.8	239^th of 301 public elementary schools	20.6%		28.4	178^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.4%	61	27.2	38.8	30.7			32.6	28.5			39.0				$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Purple Sage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25709 El Paso Road	Caldwell	83607	Canyon County	Middleton District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-1148	472	26	18.1	26.3%	381 (80.7%)	1 (0.2%)	83 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	51.4	144^th of 301 public elementary schools	52.2%		47.9	135^th of 252 public elementary schools	46.4%	9			49.4							58.4			48.3	$7,504	$853	$6,651
Desert Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18178 Santa Ana Avenue	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 466-1555	702	35	20.0	44.2%	361 (51.4%)	8 (1.1%)	302 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	21 (3.0%)	35.1	197^th of 301 public elementary schools	34.6%		63.8	85^th of 252 public elementary schools	66.3%	112	46.5	40.4	36.2			40.8	33.1			50.4			47.4	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
East Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18408 Northside Boulevard	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Vallivue School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 466-6929	723	34	21.2	40.5%	384 (53.1%)	18 (2.5%)	287 (39.7%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.3%)	27.6	217^th of 301 public elementary schools	27.9%		49.9	125^th of 252 public elementary schools	50.4%	92	39.7	43.2	22.2			34.6	24.4	44.8	47.2	43.8			45.3	$7,529	$1,066	$6,463
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Grant Street	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-3321	297	18	16.8	88.6%	139 (46.8%)	3 (1.0%)	139 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	3.2	300^th of 301 public elementary schools	0.3%		2.7	251^st of 252 public elementary schools	0.4%	49		17.3					10.6			21.6			25.2	$8,366	$1,310	$7,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Middleton Mill Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Middleton Mill Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Middleton Mill Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middleton Middle School
High : Middleton High School

What district is Middleton Mill Creek Elementary in?

Middleton District

How many students attend Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 727 students attended Middleton Mill Creek Elementary.

Is Middleton Mill Creek Elementary a good school?

Middleton Mill Creek Elementary ranks 56^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Middleton Mill Creek Elementary?

Students at Middleton Mill Creek Elementary are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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