Mill Creek Elementary

Summary:

Mill Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Independence, Missouri, serving 290 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Independence 30 School District, which is ranked 235 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mill Creek Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. Despite having a high percentage of students (70.34%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, the school's academic success for this subgroup ranks in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support its economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, Mill Creek Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (62.07%) compared to the more diverse student populations of the surrounding schools, such as Thomas Hart Benton Elementary and Elm Grove Elementary.

Over the past several years, Mill Creek Elementary has maintained a consistent academic performance, ranking in the top 40% of Missouri elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This consistent success, combined with the school's higher per-student spending ($13,228 in 2021-2022) compared to the surrounding schools, suggests that Mill Creek Elementary may have effective strategies and resources in place that could potentially benefit other schools in the Independence 30 School District and the surrounding area through collaboration and the sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2601 N Liberty St
       Independence, MO  64050-1319


(816) 521-5420

District: Independence 30

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,228 Help


Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bingham Middle
    Bridger Middle
High:    William Chrisman High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
Hispanic:
14.5%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Compare Details Mill Creek Elementary ranks better than 63% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), Hispanic (14.5%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary is 17.8. 17 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Creek Elementary is $13,228, which is the 6th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Independence 30 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mill Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Creek Elementary 332nd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Mill Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Independence 30:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 30 235th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mill Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.58 458th 1074 57.4%
2007 41.01 719th 1080 33.4%
2008 35.32 822nd 1084 24.2%
2009 49.78 570th 1053 45.9%
2010 37.60 764th 1066 28.3%
2011 44.09 691st 1088 36.5%
2012 33.37 832nd 1085 23.3%
2013 35.23 821st 1108 25.9%
2014 44.80 653rd 1089 40.0%
2015 40.44 700th 1058 33.8%
2016 23.89 701st 865 19.0%
2017 22.86 864th 1032 16.3%
2018 33.83 732nd 1045 30.0%
2019 54.41 470th 1052 55.3%
2021 57.36 383rd 901 57.5%
2022 60.03 363rd 908 60.0%
2023 62.26 332nd 898 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.25 410th 887 53.8%
2019 73.20 139th 907 84.7%
2021 62.50 141st 574 75.4%
2023 69.97 114th 611 81.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.66 826th 898 8.0%
2019 47.64 462nd 917 49.6%
2023 65.00 214th 673 68.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for 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 368 368
1992 318 1 8 2 5 n/a n/a 0 334
1993 306 2 7 11 3 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 304 2 11 13 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 346 5 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 346 5 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 338 1 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 362 9 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1999 338 10 9 16 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 331 10 9 21 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2001 268 8 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 261 10 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 261 10 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 262 19 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 234 8 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 234 13 10 27 4 n/a n/a 0 288
2007 266 16 7 25 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 237 24 11 23 2 n/a n/a 0 297
2009 252 26 11 22 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 243 30 12 24 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2011 239 12 0 22 1 11 4 0 289
2012 233 14 1 34 2 7 13 0 304
2013 223 17 0 36 1 3 21 0 301
2014 218 24 0 35 1 2 18 0 298
2015 202 23 0 36 2 5 19 0 287
2016 203 20 0 31 2 6 24 0 286
2017 185 28 0 33 2 10 22 0 280
2018 176 18 0 27 1 12 24 0 258
2019 173 24 1 34 1 13 28 0 274
2020 157 25 2 29 4 10 24 0 251
2021 158 30 2 31 3 12 20 0 256
2022 171 31 3 41 5 11 19 0 281
2023 180 30 3 42 3 6 26 0 290

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1992 334 18.9 17.6 20.4
1993 329 18.0 18.3 27.4
1994 332 19.2 17.3 29.8
1995 374 21.5 17.4 31.3
1996 374 21.5 17.4 31.3
1997 358 22.7 15.8 33.8
1998 389 22.6 17.2 24.7
1999 375 22.7 16.5 0
2000 372 21.0 17.7 40.3
2001 295 19.6 15.1 34.9
2002 298 22.9 13.0 48.7
2003 298 22.9 13.0 48.7
2004 304 22.8 13.3 35.9
2005 265 20.0 13.3 47.9
2006 288 19.6 14.7 56.9
2007 318 18.5 17.2 54.4
2008 297 19.8 15.0 47.1
2009 313 19.6 16.0 50.8
2010 313 20.7 15.1 68.7
2011 289 17.4 16.5 69.6
2012 304 18.4 16.4 70.1
2013 301 16.2 18.5 75.4
2014 298 18.0 16.5 75.5
2015 287 19.0 15.1 74.6
2016 286 17.0 16.8 78.7
2017 280 16.0 17.5 78.2
2018 258 17.0 15.1 81
2019 274 16.5 16.6 75.9
2020 251 16.2 15.4 78.5
2021 256 18.3 13.9 76.6
2022 281 17.4 16.0 70.1
2023 290 16.2 17.8 70.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1992 334 18.9 17.6 20.4
1993 329 18.0 18.3 27.4
1994 332 19.2 17.3 29.8
1995 374 21.5 17.4 31.3
1996 374 21.5 17.4 31.3
1997 358 22.7 15.8 33.8
1998 389 22.6 17.2 24.7
1999 375 22.7 16.5 0
2000 372 21.0 17.7 40.3
2001 295 19.6 15.1 34.9
2002 298 22.9 13.0 48.7
2003 298 22.9 13.0 48.7
2004 304 22.8 13.3 35.9
2005 265 20.0 13.3 47.9
2006 288 19.6 14.7 56.9
2007 318 18.5 17.2 54.4
2008 297 19.8 15.0 47.1
2009 313 19.6 16.0 50.8
2010 313 20.7 15.1 68.7
2011 289 17.4 16.5 69.6
2012 304 18.4 16.4 70.1
2013 301 16.2 18.5 75.4
2014 298 18.0 16.5 75.5
2015 287 19.0 15.1 74.6
2016 286 17.0 16.8 78.7
2017 280 16.0 17.5 78.2
2018 258 17.0 15.1 81
2019 274 16.5 16.6 75.9
2020 251 16.2 15.4 78.5
2021 256 18.3 13.9 76.6
2022 281 17.4 16.0 70.1
2023 290 16.2 17.8 70.3

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,624 (15.3%) $8,988 (84.7%) $10,612
2020 $2,345 (19.7%) $9,542 (80.3%) $11,887
2021 $2,600 (20.2%) $10,282 (79.8%) $12,881
2022 $3,469 (26.2%) $9,758 (73.8%) $13,228

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 470th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 332nd of 898 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary)52.343.6
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)38.528.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)45.548.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)4436.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary)53.246.4
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)43.330.1
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)56.251.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)47.138.1
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Elementary)39.137.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Independence 30)37.235.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Mill Creek Elementary)41.344.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Independence 30)42.438.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)47.850.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence 30)46.639.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274290
 5.8%
African American2430
 25%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic3442
 23.5%
Pacific Islander136
 53.8%
White173180
 4%
Two or More Races2826
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%70.3%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Mill Creek Elementary.

Mill Creek Elementary ranks 332nd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mill Creek Elementary are 62% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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

Middle : Bingham Middle
Middle : Bridger Middle
High : William Chrisman High


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

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