Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Mills River Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills River Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mills River Elementary School?
579 students attend Mills River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mills River Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills River Elementary School?
Mills River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mills River Elementary School offer ?
Mills River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mills River Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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