Mill Creek Middle School

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Mill Creek Middle School ranks 101 st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mill Creek Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Woodstock, Georgia, serving 1,333 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in the state.

Mill Creek Middle School consistently outperforms the Cherokee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 95.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 52.6% in the county and 44% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 24.68%, compared to nearby schools in the district. Additionally, Mill Creek Middle School has a higher per-student spending of $8,538, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Mill Creek Middle School outperforms the nearby Cherokee County schools, some Cobb County schools, such as Hightower Trail Middle School and Simpson Middle School, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with higher test scores and rankings than Mill Creek Middle School. This suggests that there may be valuable insights to be gained from further analysis of the factors contributing to the success of high-performing middle schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

442 Arnold Mill Rd
Woodstock, GA 30188

(770) 721-6400

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,538

Students who attend Mill Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

River Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Mill Creek Middle School:

Elementary:	Arnold Mill Elementary School
	Johnston Elementary School
	Little River Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 1,388

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

Hispanic:

22.2%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mill Creek Middle School ranks better than 82.8% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked middle schools in the Cherokee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (22.2%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School is 16.2. 3 middle schools in the Cherokee County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mill Creek Middle School employs 85.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Creek Middle School is $8,538, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 middle schools in the Cherokee County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mill Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Creek Middle School 101^st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Mill Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mill Creek Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2011	78.48	74^th	504	85.3%
2012	77.56	83^rd	508	83.7%
2013	75.53	97^th	527	81.6%
2014	69.58	141^st	521	72.9%
2015	75.00	111^th	537	79.3%
2016	76.45	105^th	545	80.7%
2017	71.47	131^st	539	75.7%
2018	73.06	128^th	543	76.4%
2019	75.24	121^st	559	78.4%
2021	82.02	77^th	542	85.8%
2022	79.05	97^th	567	82.9%
2023	76.78	118^th	577	79.5%
2024	79.95	101^st	588	82.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

the school may be getting a larger student body every year and there are bullies, but the teachers are exceptional. They help in anyway possible to ensure your child gets the best education possible. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 6, 2014

overcrowded with many behavior problems. Bullies, fights, drugs. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mill Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	733	77	32	151	2	0	30	1025
2011	778	87	33	179	6	0	40	1123
2012	790	86	36	183	8	0	39	1142
2013	794	97	37	180	4	0	44	1156
2014	808	98	39	220	4	1	46	1216
2015	843	116	47	224	3	0	51	1284
2016	947	123	42	273	4	1	53	1443
2017	929	123	57	261	1	0	54	1425
2018	932	110	53	264	1	0	53	1413
2019	913	109	56	269	1	0	65	1413
2020	955	101	50	297	0	0	78	1481
2021	903	100	44	278	0	0	68	1393
2022	858	88	52	291	2	0	59	1350
2023	841	86	51	291	5	0	59	1333
2024	833	101	68	308	6	1	71	1388

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1025	76.3	13.4	18.7
2011	1123	73.0	15.3	28.9
2012	1142	79.0	14.4	30.3
2013	1156	69.0	16.7	28.3
2014	1216	69.4	17.5	29.8
2015	1284	72.0	17.8	28.3
2016	1443	84.0	17.1	26.7
2017	1425	88.4	16.1	22.7
2018	1413	84.8	16.6	24
2019	1413	86.2	16.3	25.6
2020	1481	89.5	16.5	22.8
2021	1393	89.0	15.6	22
2022	1350	88.0	15.3	n/a
2023	1333	87.0	15.3	24.7
2024	1388	85.5	16.2	31.9

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1025	76.3	13.4	18.7
2011	1123	73.0	15.3	28.9
2012	1142	79.0	14.4	30.3
2013	1156	69.0	16.7	28.3
2014	1216	69.4	17.5	29.8
2015	1284	72.0	17.8	28.3
2016	1443	84.0	17.1	26.7
2017	1425	88.4	16.1	22.7
2018	1413	84.8	16.6	24
2019	1413	86.2	16.3	25.6
2020	1481	89.5	16.5	22.8
2021	1393	89.0	15.6	22
2022	1350	88.0	15.3	n/a
2023	1333	87.0	15.3	24.7
2024	1388	85.5	16.2	31.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Creek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$198 (2.5%)	$7,657 (97.5%)	$7,855
2018	$197 (2.4%)	$7,888 (97.6%)	$8,085
2019	$238 (2.8%)	$8,299 (97.2%)	$8,538

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 118^th of 577 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Middle School)	56.6	49.4	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	58.3	45.6	12.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Middle School)	47.9	51.3	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	52.1	45.2	6.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Middle School)	48.2	48	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	51	43.7	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Middle School)	55.7	48.8	6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	53.2	44.6	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Creek Middle School)	58.7	48.2	10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	62	47.6	14.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mill Creek Middle School)	42.1	45.4	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	42.1	47.3	5.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Mill Creek Middle School)	37.2	29.9	7.3%
8th Grade Science (Cherokee County)	35.8	31.2	4.6%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Mill Creek Middle School)	54.1	55.6	1.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cherokee County)	52.4	48.3	4.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Mill Creek Middle School)	94.6	94.7	0.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Cherokee County)	51.4	47.4	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1413	1333	5.7%
African American	109	86	21.1%
American Indian	1	5	400%
Asian	56	51	8.9%
Hispanic	269	291	8.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	913	841	7.9%
Two or More Races	65	59	9.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	24.7%	0.9%

Schools Near Mill Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mill Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	442 Arnold Mill Rd	Woodstock	30188	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-6400	1,388	86	16.2	31.9%	833 (60.0%)	101 (7.3%)	308 (22.2%)	68 (4.9%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (5.1%)	79.9	101^st of 588 public middle schools	82.8%		76.8	118^th of 577 public middle schools	79.5%	17	95.7	58.3	58.9	54.6	51.9	56.7	44.9	34.8	49.1	$8,538	$238	$8,299
Woodstock Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 Towne Lake Hills South Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-3060	1,083	75	14.5	42.2%	502 (46.4%)	161 (14.9%)	305 (28.2%)	33 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (7.6%)	66.1	171^st of 588 public middle schools	70.9%		68.7	151^st of 577 public middle schools	73.8%	20	98.5	43.6	43.4	52.2	42.4	39.7	58.8	28.3	37.5	$8,417	$157	$8,260
Mabry Middle School	Public	6-8	2700 Jims Rd NE	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 928-5546	918	59	15.5	15.4%	613 (66.8%)	67 (7.3%)	109 (11.9%)	81 (8.8%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.7%)	96	27^th of 588 public middle schools	95.4%		97.7	14^th of 577 public middle schools	97.6%	13	100.0	71.1	76.6	72.8	72.2	71.1	75.5	44.3	66.4	$8,559	$191	$8,368
E. T. Booth Middle School	Public	6-8	6550 Putnam Ford Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 721-5500	1,638	108	15.1	41.7%	861 (52.6%)	203 (12.4%)	406 (24.8%)	66 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	99 (6.0%)	72.2	138^th of 588 public middle schools	76.5%		61.5	196^th of 577 public middle schools	66.0%	58	93.0	51.2	48.8	48.6	46.4	51.8	51.0	24.8	49.0	$8,065	$180	$7,885
Dean Rusk Middle School	Public	6-8	2761 E Cherokee Dr	Canton	30115	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1135	1,483	91	16.3	32.0%	960 (64.7%)	120 (8.1%)	265 (17.9%)	49 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (5.9%)	84	83^rd of 588 public middle schools	85.9%		83.8	82^nd of 577 public middle schools	85.8%	1	98.1	54.3	52.5	55.0	55.9	57.8	59.7	40.3	61.0	$8,218	$157	$8,061
McCleskey Middle School	Public	6-8	4080 Maybreeze Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 928-5560	551	44	12.4	48.3%	283 (51.4%)	87 (15.8%)	136 (24.7%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)	78.6	109^th of 588 public middle schools	81.5%		74.2	126^th of 577 public middle schools	78.2%	17	100.0	62.0	50.6	59.0	51.2	53.2	53.2		39.4	$9,997	$193	$9,804
Simpson Middle School	Public	6-8	3340 Trickum Rd NE	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 971-4711	884	56	15.7	23.1%	491 (55.5%)	112 (12.7%)	122 (13.8%)	111 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.2%)	95.9	29^th of 588 public middle schools	95.1%		95.6	28^th of 577 public middle schools	95.1%	1	96.0	76.3	65.1	73.6	62.8	65.1	75.5	54.8	76.5	$9,128	$266	$8,862
Freedom Middle School	Public	6-8	10550 Bells Ferry Rd	Canton	30114	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1100	904	55	16.4	28.4%	620 (68.6%)	84 (9.3%)	124 (13.7%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.0%)	81.2	98^th of 588 public middle schools	83.3%		80.2	97^th of 577 public middle schools	83.2%	1	100.0	49.8	50.0	55.0	50.6	52.0	67.0	34.5	66.3	$8,699	$157	$8,542
Palmer Middle School	Public	6-8	690 N Booth Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 591-5020	776	54	14.4	57.2%	283 (36.5%)	216 (27.8%)	176 (22.7%)	26 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	68 (8.8%)	67.3	164^th of 588 public middle schools	72.1%		64.7	170^th of 577 public middle schools	70.5%	6	83.7	50.6	34.5	55.4	40.4	36.4	60.0	25.0	48.1	$8,973	$232	$8,741
Daniell Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Scott Rd	Marietta	30066	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8048	894	57	15.7	62.1%	225 (25.2%)	278 (31.1%)	268 (30.0%)	78 (8.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.6%)	63.1	187^th of 588 public middle schools	68.2%		64.1	174^th of 577 public middle schools	69.8%	13	94.6	48.9	38.9	47.8	42.4	48.2	44.8	27.4	35.7	$8,151	$354	$7,797

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 River Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Mill Creek Middle School?

Students at Mill Creek Middle School are 60% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Mill Creek Middle School in?

Cherokee County

Is Mill Creek Middle School a good school?

Mill Creek Middle School ranks 101^st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,388 students attended Mill Creek Middle School.

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