Mill Creek Elementary

Summary:

Mill Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mill Creek, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 668 students. The school is part of the Everett School District, which is ranked 43 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mill Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with a statewide ranking between 14 and 156 over the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math for all grades are significantly higher than the Everett School District and Washington state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 78.13% of Mill Creek Elementary students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 66.43% for the Everett School District and 52.63% for Washington state. The school also consistently ranks among the top schools in Washington for various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and multi-racial students.

Mill Creek Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 45.66% White, 4.04% African American, 11.98% Hispanic, 26.65% Asian, 0.45% Native American, 1.2% Pacific Islander, and 10.03% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Woodside Elementary and Silver Lake Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Mill Creek Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,561 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the Everett School District average of $16,405, and a low student-teacher ratio of 17:1 in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3400 148th St. SE
       Mill Creek, WA  98012-5856


(425) 385-6800

District: Everett School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,561 Help


Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heatherwood Middle School
High:    Henry M. Jackson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  668

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
Asian:
26.6%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Compare Details Mill Creek Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Everett School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mill Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), Asian (26.6%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Creek Elementary is 17. 11 elementary schools in the Everett School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Creek Elementary is $18,561. 13 elementary schools in the Everett School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mill Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Creek Elementary 67th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Mill Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Everett School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Everett School District 43rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mill Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.50 40th 1026 96.1%
2005 90.10 61st 1031 94.1%
2006 92.89 29th 1051 97.2%
2007 94.15 26th 1069 97.6%
2008 91.22 50th 1067 95.3%
2009 87.54 73rd 1072 93.2%
2010 91.31 50th 1088 95.4%
2011 93.38 26th 1092 97.6%
2012 92.31 31st 1097 97.2%
2013 90.26 50th 1106 95.5%
2015 89.93 84th 1067 92.1%
2016 93.04 43rd 1053 95.9%
2017 92.64 53rd 1056 95.0%
2018 96.15 21st 1054 98.0%
2019 93.86 46th 1130 95.9%
2021 72.03 285th 1107 74.3%
2022 85.87 156th 1169 86.7%
2023 93.14 74th 1169 93.7%
2024 93.67 67th 1168 94.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.23 13th 212 93.9%
2019 92.22 8th 303 97.4%
2021 82.17 13th 128 89.8%
2022 85.87 24th 252 90.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.54 73rd 213 65.7%
2024 88.47 25th 320 92.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.49 52nd 637 91.8%
2019 79.71 61st 566 89.2%
2021 51.45 72nd 158 54.4%
2022 78.73 61st 478 87.2%
2023 79.42 35th 308 88.6%
2024 81.19 36th 339 89.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.28 4th 835 99.5%
2019 95.29 10th 979 99.0%
2021 50.34 369th 854 56.8%
2022 80.29 95th 1019 90.7%
2023 86.78 54th 1013 94.7%
2024 92.08 25th 1024 97.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.79 15th 1004 98.5%
2019 94.27 27th 1068 97.5%
2021 72.67 239th 1008 76.3%
2022 86.20 134th 1100 87.8%
2023 92.91 61st 1094 94.4%
2024 96.00 26th 1093 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.16 23rd 999 97.7%
2019 92.79 49th 1075 95.4%
2021 68.61 290th 1025 71.7%
2022 84.16 160th 1113 85.6%
2023 91.39 78th 1099 92.9%
2024 89.95 99th 1099 91.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.57 54th 131 58.8%
2022 68.16 72nd 187 61.5%
2023 84.91 29th 170 82.9%
2024 87.30 22nd 163 86.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.41 33rd 540 93.9%
2019 92.00 28th 697 96.0%
2021 49.56 200th 501 60.1%
2022 73.14 110th 694 84.1%
2023 92.41 17th 633 97.3%
2024 92.03 15th 651 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mill Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.73 11th 833 98.7%
2019 90.75 39th 1027 96.2%
2021 60.43 344th 943 63.5%
2022 80.13 183rd 1031 82.3%
2023 86.86 99th 1011 90.2%
2024 89.35 65th 1009 93.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, June 27, 2013

Open Quote 2012/2013 school year, my son came in as a new student 1st grader. His teacher is a 29 year veteran. I was extremely impressed with the quality of her teaching. I spent some time in her classroom volunteering every Friday and was able to witness first hand what a quality education my son was receiving. Her teaching technique, manner in which she handled her kids, and consistent way in which she kept all of the kids involved were outstanding. My son came home happy, with a positive attitude towards school every day.

In any case, the PTA has a very involved, approachable, enthusiastic and positive group of advocates for the kids and the school itself. The principal and office staff are incredibly well organized, professional and friendly as well.

I had no idea what a high caliber school MCE was when I moved into the area last summer. I'm now learning that there are families all over the area trying to get a variance to get their kids enrolled in the school. I feel very fortunate to have my kids in such a quality education system. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mill Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 617 4 49 8 2 n/a n/a 0 680
1990 603 7 70 10 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1991 674 9 93 12 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1992 522 13 58 12 2 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 550 11 61 12 5 n/a n/a 0 639
1994 558 11 67 7 9 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 537 14 81 13 7 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 537 14 81 13 7 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 389 7 75 10 3 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 475 10 89 13 3 n/a n/a 0 590
1999 531 13 92 17 4 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 546 13 90 19 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 549 31 96 18 5 n/a n/a 0 699
2002 425 22 103 9 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 425 22 103 9 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 417 20 115 7 4 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 401 16 120 12 5 n/a n/a 2 556
2006 373 12 123 15 4 n/a n/a 12 539
2007 408 8 124 20 3 n/a n/a 28 591
2008 474 11 124 29 4 n/a n/a 35 677
2009 454 9 136 38 5 n/a n/a 51 693
2010 435 7 130 64 3 n/a n/a 40 679
2011 422 15 130 67 5 5 67 0 711
2012 402 16 135 52 5 3 70 0 683
2013 393 14 137 49 4 2 66 0 665
2014 390 19 133 55 7 2 64 0 670
2015 406 19 129 59 7 5 59 0 684
2016 379 23 128 67 2 1 61 0 661
2017 388 22 136 72 0 2 56 0 676
2018 379 18 148 61 3 1 57 0 667
2019 384 20 169 57 3 1 71 0 705
2020 383 22 138 85 1 3 65 0 697
2021 326 31 145 75 2 6 54 0 639
2022 310 32 133 80 3 5 66 0 629
2023 305 27 178 80 3 8 67 0 668

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 24.0 28.3 n/a
1990 690 25.5 27.0 0
1991 788 29.0 27.1 n/a
1992 607 23.0 26.3 n/a
1993 639 24.5 26.1 n/a
1994 652 26.5 24.6 n/a
1995 652 28.0 23.3 n/a
1996 652 28.0 23.3 n/a
1997 484 28.7 16.9 n/a
1998 590 27.8 21.2 n/a
1999 657 30.5 21.5 n/a
2000 669 32.0 20.9 n/a
2001 699 32.5 21.5 n/a
2002 561 27.5 20.4 5.9
2003 561 27.5 20.4 5.9
2004 563 28.0 20.1 5.9
2005 556 28.4 19.6 7.2
2006 539 27.4 19.7 8.2
2007 591 28.9 20.4 7.8
2008 677 33.5 20.2 8.9
2009 693 33.5 20.7 11.7
2010 679 33.7 20.1 14.6
2011 711 33.3 21.3 13.8
2012 683 31.0 22.0 8.8
2013 665 32.0 20.7 15.8
2014 670 n/a n/a 15.5
2015 684 38.0 18.0 15.9
2016 661 33.0 20.0 14.1
2017 676 33.3 20.2 11.7
2018 667 34.4 19.3 9.3
2019 705 38.7 18.1 12.1
2020 697 38.3 18.1 20.1
2021 639 38.5 16.5 22.2
2022 629 38.1 16.5 21.8
2023 668 39.1 17.0 24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 680 24.0 28.3 n/a
1990 690 25.5 27.0 0
1991 788 29.0 27.1 n/a
1992 607 23.0 26.3 n/a
1993 639 24.5 26.1 n/a
1994 652 26.5 24.6 n/a
1995 652 28.0 23.3 n/a
1996 652 28.0 23.3 n/a
1997 484 28.7 16.9 n/a
1998 590 27.8 21.2 n/a
1999 657 30.5 21.5 n/a
2000 669 32.0 20.9 n/a
2001 699 32.5 21.5 n/a
2002 561 27.5 20.4 5.9
2003 561 27.5 20.4 5.9
2004 563 28.0 20.1 5.9
2005 556 28.4 19.6 7.2
2006 539 27.4 19.7 8.2
2007 591 28.9 20.4 7.8
2008 677 33.5 20.2 8.9
2009 693 33.5 20.7 11.7
2010 679 33.7 20.1 14.6
2011 711 33.3 21.3 13.8
2012 683 31.0 22.0 8.8
2013 665 32.0 20.7 15.8
2014 670 n/a n/a 15.5
2015 684 38.0 18.0 15.9
2016 661 33.0 20.0 14.1
2017 676 33.3 20.2 11.7
2018 667 34.4 19.3 9.3
2019 705 38.7 18.1 12.1
2020 697 38.3 18.1 20.1
2021 639 38.5 16.5 22.2
2022 629 38.1 16.5 21.8
2023 668 39.1 17.0 24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Mill Creek Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201694.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%96.7%95.6%97.8%97.8%100.0%
201792.3%0.0%0.9%0.0%3.4%94.9%95.7%94.9%94.0%95.7%95.7%
201890.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%7.8%92.2%95.6%93.3%91.1%95.6%94.4%
201994.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.2%97.4%97.4%96.6%96.6%97.4%97.4%
202096.3%0.9%0.9%0.9%0.0%97.2%97.2%98.2%98.2%97.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.2%
202193.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%96.7%97.8%98.9%95.6%97.8%95.6%95.6%95.6%97.8%
202294.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.9%97.9%97.9%95.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202391.3%1.0%1.0%2.9%1.0%95.2%95.2%95.2%96.1%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202492.2%3.9%1.3%2.6%0.0%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.5%0.0%0.9%4.7%96.2%96.5%96.6%95.5%97.0%96.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $478 (3.6%) $12,918 (96.4%) $13,397
2020 $219 (2.0%) $10,719 (98.0%) $10,938
2021 $686 (4.2%) $15,720 (95.8%) $16,405
2022 $1,089 (5.9%) $17,472 (94.1%) $18,561

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)8178.9
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Everett School District)67.963.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mill Creek Elementary)87.977.9
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Everett School District)69.565
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)87.185
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Everett School District)71.465.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Mill Creek Elementary)84.983.2
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Everett School District)69.566
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)8475.5
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Everett School District)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Mill Creek Elementary)80.871.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Everett School District)61.856.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Mill Creek Elementary)78.474.5
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (Everett School District)65.664.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mill Creek Elementary)84.379.7
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Everett School District)72.565.7
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Mill Creek Elementary)84.477.5
 6.8%
   All Grades Math (Everett School District)59.452.7
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mill Creek Elementary)78.474.5
 3.9%
   All Grades Science (Everett School District)63.857.8
 6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students705668
 5.2%
African American2027
 35%
American Indian33
Asian169178
 5.3%
Hispanic5780
 40.4%
Pacific Islander18
 700%
White384305
 20.6%
Two or More Races7167
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.1%24.7%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Creek Elementary

Yes. Mill Creek Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Mill Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heatherwood Middle School
High : Henry M. Jackson High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 668 students attended Mill Creek Elementary.

Students at Mill Creek Elementary are 46% White, 27% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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