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Mill Creek Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 496 students

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2 stars

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Posted March 2, 2011

I do not recomend this school if you have children that come from a divorced home. I have a daughter that a currently enrolled in this school . Getting the staff and principal to cooporate with the parent that doesent have the primary care of the child is nearly impossiable unless you constantly stay on them.. I have had to go to the superintendent fequently so anyone would take me serious and make sure my rights wear copletely exercised so If you want children here and your a divorced parent good luck do a little more investigation and ask lots of questions before you make this very important choice however the some of the teachers are very nice understanding and do there best with the children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2008

This is a great school for kids they make it fun to learn at times......
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2003

Mill Creek Middle School has really done a wonderful job with the students. They are caring and concerned for each individual. They have some great idea's coming out with the lesson plans, that help enhance and retain knowledge.
—Submitted by Susan Runnels, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

160 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
28%

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

160 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

172 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

160 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
21%

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

162 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
59%

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

162 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

161 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

159 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
60%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

168 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 71%
Black 10% 20%
Hispanic 8% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. August Harju
Fax number
  • (616) 785-2464

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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100 Betty St NE
Comstock Park, MI 49321
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Phone: (616) 254-5100

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