Mill Creek Academy

Mill Creek Academy is a single K-5 elementary school in Williamsburg, MI, serving 233 students as its own district (Mill Creek Academy).

Mill Creek Academy earns a strong 4-star rating, ranking 147th out of 625 Michigan schools (top 24%). The school’s biggest academic strength appears in 3rd grade, where math proficiency hits 74.5% (vs. 42.9% statewide) and ELA reaches 63.8% (vs. 38.2% statewide). However, there is a notable “4th grade cliff”: proficiency drops to 34.9% in both ELA and math, falling below state averages (41.3% and 39.4%, respectively). By 5th grade, the school rebounds strongly in math (46.7% vs. 32.2% state) and science (50% vs. 40% state), though social studies (26.7%) sits right at the state average (27.5%). This pattern suggests the 4th-grade cohort may have faced unique challenges, or that curriculum transitions need attention—but the overall trajectory shows resilience in later grades.

Operationally, the school is efficient: per-student spending is $10,270, with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 9.3%, three times better than the state’s 27.9%. Only 24.46% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, indicating a relatively low-poverty population. For parents, this means a well-funded, high-attendance environment where early elementary performance is excellent, but 4th grade may require extra monitoring. The 5th-grade rebound, especially in math and science, suggests the school can correct course. Social studies is the one consistent weak spot relative to other subjects, making it a potential area for curriculum focus. Overall, Mill Creek Academy offers a strong, efficient education with standout early grades and a few targeted areas for improvement.