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Mill Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 711 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 4, 2010

I feel very comfortable with my three sons' teachers. They make you feel welcome to be in their classrooms.. They are very responsive, communicative and warm. They do their best to give your children a nurturing learning environment and tailor their programs to meet their specific needs. We are glad that my kids can be in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

Mill Creek Elementary has wonderful dedicated teachers and staff. And great parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2009

Mill Creek Elementary is one of the best schools in the area for academics and a nurturing environment. The administration is responsive and does a good job of budgeting and child/teacher placement. There is a high level of parent involvement. However, I did not feel the district personnel were supportive of the particular needs in this southern part of the district ,which is aligned more with Seattle and college-bound kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2006

We chose our house because it was in the Mill Creek Elementary area, and we are so grateful we did. My son has been in the Highly Capable program and is doing very well, and my second son loves his regular class also. The teachers, administration and staff are not only very good at their jobs, but excited about the school and absolutely love the kids. The special programs the school puts on - the Veteran's Day program and the Spring Music Extravaganza - really get the kids excited to show what they've learned. The parents have really made the school a great community for kids to be in - there are parent volunteers everyday at the school, and the PTA is a powerhouse that really works to fund what the district or state doesn't pick up. We Love This School!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2006

Great school as my friends told me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2005

Mill Creek is better than private schools I have had my children in. Top notch.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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 65% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Asian/Pacific Islander100%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income89%
Not low income93%
Special education73%
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female98%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income90%
Not low income92%
Special education64%
Not special education94%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income81%
Not low income92%
Special education71%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian96%
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic83%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income85%
Not low income96%
Special education86%
Not special education95%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White89%
Low income71%
Not low income95%
Special education71%
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian89%
Asian/Pacific Islander84%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White93%
Low income46%
Not low income95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female85%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income46%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander79%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White87%
Low income54%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 19% 9%
Hispanic 9% 16%
Not provided 6% N/A
Black 1% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 4%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 16N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 56%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3400 148th St SE
Everett, WA 98012
Phone: (425) 385-6800

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