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Mills Park Middle School

441 Mills Park Drive
Cary, NC 27519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,630 students in grades 6-8, Mills Park Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mills Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mills Park Middle School's student population of 1,630 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,630 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mills Park Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills Park Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#46 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mills Park Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mills Park Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mills Park Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mills Park Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mills Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills Park Middle School's ranking?
Mills Park Middle School is ranked #46 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mills Park Middle School often compared to?
Mills Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Drive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mills Park Middle School?
1,630 students attend Mills Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mills Park Middle School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills Park Middle School?
Mills Park Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mills Park Middle School offer ?
Mills Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mills Park Middle School part of?
Mills Park Middle School is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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