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Mill Creek Middle School

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Mill Creek Middle School ranks 81 st of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Mill Creek Middle School is a public middle school located in Lenexa, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 665 students. The school is part of the De Soto school district, which is ranked 12th out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mill Creek Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Kansas, with a ranking as high as 13th out of 343 schools in the 2015-2016 school year. The school has maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the years, indicating strong academic performance. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages. However, when compared to other middle schools in the same district, such as Lexington Trails Middle School and Monticello Trails Middle School, Mill Creek Middle School generally performs at a lower level, with lower test scores and rankings.

One area of concern for Mill Creek Middle School is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 9.6% in 2023-2024 to 19.5% in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school's rankings for special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds are lower, suggesting these subgroups may need additional support. Despite these challenges, Mill Creek Middle School remains a high-performing middle school in the De Soto school district, with strong academic achievement and consistent rankings among the top schools in Kansas.

676

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,526

Per pupil spending ?

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8001 Mize Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66227

(913) 667-3512

District: De Soto

Students who attend Mill Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mill Valley High School

Feeder schools for Mill Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Belmont Elementary School
	Horizon Elementary
	Riverview Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.1%

Hispanic:

8.0%

African American:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Kansas middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg60%

Kansas avg42%

81^st of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Middle Schools in the De Soto

12^th of 264De Soto among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	69.9	81 of 363	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	52 of 362	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	71 of 362	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	29 of 368	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	78.1	38 of 367	89.6%	★★★★☆
2019	86.6	27 of 368	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	85.0	27 of 350	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	88.7	29 of 358	91.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.9	13 of 343	96.2%	★★★★★
2015	83.7	31 of 368	91.6%	★★★★★
2013	80.2	25 of 355	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	72.2	65 of 342	81.0%	★★★★☆
2011	66.9	97 of 320	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	118 of 316	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.7	107 of 307	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.1	134 of 296	54.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	67.6	16 of 68	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	82.2	7 of 73	90.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2022	37.5	20 of 31	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	57.5	42 of 160	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	90.0	7 of 157	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	77.5	15 of 132	88.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	77.2	37 of 313	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	85.7	21 of 294	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	82.4	28 of 275	89.8%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	50.9	19 of 39	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	79.2	21 of 135	84.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.4	12 of 144	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	69.4	22 of 140	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.7	16 of 138	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	97.8	3 of 135	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	11 of 128	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	78.5	16 of 114	86.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	140 of 285	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.1	143 of 296	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.8	171 of 300	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	71.4	40 of 270	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	57.4	79 of 255	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	74.6	45 of 308	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	82.1	32 of 301	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	84.9	28 of 280	90.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	12 of 91	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	15 of 88	83.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	47.7	75 of 177	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.6	105 of 164	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.3	79 of 178	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.6	73 of 171	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	42 of 160	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	90.0	7 of 157	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	77.5	15 of 132	88.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	85 of 349	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	59 of 347	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	84 of 349	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.2	29 of 349	91.7%	★★★★★
2021	73.9	46 of 349	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	24 of 344	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	84.6	28 of 333	91.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)88th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)87th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2021)85th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)84th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2025)76th percentile~ school

White (2025)76th percentile~ school

Disabled (2021)74th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2025)58th percentile-20 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2021)51st percentile-38 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)51st percentile-27 vs school

Asian (2022)35th percentile-57 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics51%+12 vs state

English Language Arts48%+4 vs state

Science47%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Very poor experience here for our child. Problems with his primary teacher - she was ill-equipped to deal with kids with special needs. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mill Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	8001 Mize Boulevard	Lenexa	66227	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-3512	676	47	14.3	12.7%	528 (78.1%)	40 (5.9%)	54 (8.0%)	19 (2.8%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.1%)	69.9	81^st of 363 public middle schools	77.7%		77.3	52^nd of 362 public middle schools	85.6%	29	50.9	55.6	36.7	48.2	54.8	53.1	44.0	50.8	46.6	46.6	$12,526	$828	$11,698
Monticello Trails Middle School	Public	6-8	6100 Monticello Rd	Shawnee	66226	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 422-1100	655	49	13.3	13.1%	554 (84.6%)	34 (5.2%)	30 (4.6%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	87	34^th of 363 public middle schools	90.6%		85	33^rd of 362 public middle schools	90.9%	1	57.2	54.5	62.9	58.0	64.9	61.8	57.3	61.4	54.6	54.6	$11,229	$804	$10,425
Prairie Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	21600 W 107th St	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7280	709	50	14.0	7.5%	543 (76.6%)	37 (5.2%)	51 (7.2%)	49 (6.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.8%)	94.2	11^th of 363 public middle schools	97.0%		94.6	9^th of 362 public middle schools	97.5%	2	58.4	73.8	70.7	67.6	69.7	70.6	65.2	68.4	65.4	65.4	$12,983	$398	$12,586
Summit Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	22201 W 118th St	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7200	576	46	12.4	31.3%	344 (59.7%)	74 (12.8%)	109 (18.9%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	74.5	63^rd of 363 public middle schools	82.6%		73.3	64^th of 362 public middle schools	82.3%	1	52.8	49.2	53.8	51.9	49.0	45.4	55.0	49.6	50.9	50.9	$16,403	$635	$15,767
Robert E Clark Middle	Public	6-8	420 N Bluegrass	Bonner Springs	66012	Wyandotte County	Bonner Springs	No	No	No	No	(913) 422-5115	599	50	11.9	64.3%	315 (52.6%)	88 (14.7%)	137 (22.9%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (7.3%)	27.4	283^rd of 363 public middle schools	22.0%		28.4	277^th of 362 public middle schools	23.5%	6	36.2	31.7	28.9	32.1	31.4	30.7	21.7	27.8	26.3	26.3	$13,618	$3,813	$9,805
Lexington Trails Middle School	Public	6-8	8800 Penner Avenue	De Soto	66018	Johnson County	De Soto	No	No	No	No	(913) 667-6260	393	31	12.4	31.6%	294 (74.8%)	3 (0.8%)	80 (20.4%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	94	12^th of 363 public middle schools	96.7%		94.6	10^th of 362 public middle schools	97.2%	2	61.0	70.1	66.9	66.2	70.3	61.2	64.5	65.1	68.8	68.8	$14,306	$1,061	$13,245
Mission Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 N. Persimmon Drive	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7260	680	50	13.6	9.3%	557 (81.9%)	26 (3.8%)	50 (7.4%)	23 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	86.8	35^th of 363 public middle schools	90.4%		83.6	38^th of 362 public middle schools	89.5%	3	65.0	56.8	50.9	57.3	65.9	58.5	62.1	62.1	53.4	53.4	$13,750	$654	$13,096
Santa Fe Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	1100 N Ridgeview Rd	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7290	623	58	10.8	50.9%	272 (43.7%)	56 (9.0%)	230 (36.9%)	19 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	45.5	188^th of 363 public middle schools	48.2%		36.3	233^rd of 362 public middle schools	35.6%	45	31.1	42.9	40.4	38.2	31.4	34.0	41.9	35.8	41.1	41.1	$17,565	$1,090	$16,475
Oregon Trail Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 W Dennis Ave	Olathe	66061	Johnson County	Olathe	No	No	No	No	(913) 780-7250	632	56	11.3	44.8%	324 (51.3%)	42 (6.6%)	216 (34.2%)	17 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.6%)	42.5	201^st of 363 public middle schools	44.6%		42.7	186^th of 362 public middle schools	48.6%	15	41.6	37.9	35.7	38.4	47.2	29.6	29.2	35.5	35.1	35.1	$16,609	$572	$16,037
Trailridge Middle	Public	7-8	7500 Quivira Rd	Shawnee	66216	Johnson County	Shawnee Mission Pub School	No	No	No	No	(913) 993-1000	752	53	14.1	42.6%	425 (56.5%)	86 (11.4%)	169 (22.5%)	20 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (6.3%)	76.1	57^th of 363 public middle schools	84.3%		71.4	67^th of 362 public middle schools	81.5%	10		52.1	52.3	52.2		46.3	51.2	48.8	48.5	48.5	$12,759	$925	$11,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek Middle School

What high school do graduates of Mill Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Mill Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Mill Valley High School

Is Mill Creek Middle School a good school?

Mill Creek Middle School ranks 81^st of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 676 students attended Mill Creek Middle School.

What district is Mill Creek Middle School in?

De Soto

What is the racial makeup of Mill Creek Middle School?

Students at Mill Creek Middle School are 78% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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