Serving 937 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 937 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Mill Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Creek Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mill Creek Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mill Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mill Creek Elementary School?
937 students attend Mill Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mill Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mill Creek Elementary School?
Mill Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mill Creek Elementary School offer ?
Mill Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mill Creek Elementary School part of?
I absolutely enjoyed my short time at Mill Creek. The teachers were amazing, the principals, all staff. The administrative team were extremely supportive of me and were great with handling a situation between me and a couple of other students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lexi Graham
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 937 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
