Millers Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Millers Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 734 students in grades PK-5 in Millers Creek, North Carolina. The school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, with particularly strong performance in Mathematics and Science.

Millers Creek Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates on state assessments, which significantly exceed the averages for the Wilkes County Schools district and the state of North Carolina. For example, in 2023-2024, 82.5% of 3rd graders at Millers Creek Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 67.1% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is especially strong in its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups, which rank in the top 15% and top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively.

Millers Creek Elementary School's success can be attributed to its focus on resource allocation, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending. When compared to other elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools district, Millers Creek consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Schools like Moravian Falls Elementary and Mulberry Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, while some nearby schools, such as Boomer-Ferguson Elementary and North Wilkesboro Elementary, have lower academic performance, indicating a need for further support and resources in those areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4320 North NC Hwy 16
       Millers Creek, NC  28651


(336) 903-6000

District: Wilkes County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
345th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,599 Help


Students who attend Millers Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Wilkes Middle School
High:    West Wilkes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  696

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.7%
Hispanic:
22.0%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Millers Creek Elementary School ranks better than 77.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Millers Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wilkes County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Hispanic (22%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wilkes County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Millers Creek Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 5th best among 13 elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Millers Creek Elementary School is $9,599. 10 elementary schools in the Wilkes County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Millers Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Millers Creek Elementary School 345th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Millers Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wilkes County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilkes County Schools 81st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Millers Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.14 803rd 1276 37.1%
2007 51.48 715th 1293 44.7%
2008 59.45 555th 1324 58.1%
2009 59.69 612th 1354 54.8%
2010 59.82 616th 1363 54.8%
2011 59.04 630th 1381 54.4%
2012 52.81 730th 1388 47.4%
2013 39.51 859th 1403 38.8%
2014 49.24 711th 1390 48.8%
2015 54.49 676th 1440 53.1%
2016 50.26 726th 1425 49.1%
2017 58.28 604th 1429 57.7%
2018 64.70 504th 1434 64.9%
2019 55.01 676th 1473 54.1%
2021 74.57 325th 1489 78.2%
2022 81.26 229th 1514 84.9%
2023 76.59 294th 1502 80.4%
2024 73.92 345th 1505 77.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.56 196th 421 53.4%
2019 39.84 294th 497 40.8%
2021 69.25 56th 385 85.5%
2022 57.54 133rd 485 72.6%
2023 83.42 43rd 514 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.76 309th 801 61.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.62 422nd 1332 68.3%
2019 43.82 813th 1361 40.3%
2021 81.18 129th 1329 90.3%
2022 84.79 91st 1366 93.3%
2023 78.94 175th 1437 87.8%
2024 73.25 267th 1450 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.85 483rd 1405 65.6%
2019 49.74 745th 1424 47.7%
2021 65.00 434th 1440 69.9%
2022 78.49 249th 1458 82.9%
2023 73.65 324th 1459 77.8%
2024 71.45 346th 1455 76.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.95 523rd 897 41.7%
2019 47.90 396th 878 54.9%
2021 53.22 222nd 646 65.6%
2022 61.88 154th 634 75.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.06 386th 612 36.9%
2021 60.52 235th 494 52.4%
2022 63.67 180th 500 64.0%
2023 55.37 355th 582 39.0%
2024 58.85 330th 669 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.71 498th 1413 64.8%
2019 59.01 573rd 1430 59.9%
2021 81.11 217th 1444 85.0%
2022 81.01 214th 1464 85.4%
2023 77.28 266th 1461 81.8%
2024 73.94 321st 1464 78.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 378th 851 55.6%
2019 23.69 752nd 865 13.1%
2021 71.22 160th 843 81.0%
2022 75.85 142nd 893 84.1%
2023 79.06 112th 915 87.8%
2024 76.90 147th 951 84.5%
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Rank History for White students at Millers Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.30 721st 1178 38.8%
2019 36.87 820th 1183 30.7%
2021 58.33 466th 1172 60.2%
2022 67.46 350th 1194 70.7%
2023 60.30 458th 1183 61.3%
2024 56.48 503rd 1166 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Millers Creek Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Millers Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 605 2 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2003 605 2 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2004 605 7 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2005 801 12 8 73 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2006 797 10 7 84 0 n/a n/a 0 898
2007 802 4 4 87 0 n/a n/a 12 909
2008 808 3 4 105 1 n/a n/a 13 934
2009 735 22 6 84 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2010 807 30 3 84 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2011 785 2 3 120 1 0 24 0 935
2012 797 7 2 134 16 0 20 0 976
2013 766 5 2 126 5 0 18 0 922
2014 681 2 1 106 3 0 16 0 809
2015 721 6 3 102 4 0 16 0 852
2016 720 3 2 109 4 0 24 0 862
2017 714 10 2 125 3 0 25 0 879
2018 664 9 2 123 4 0 26 0 828
2019 629 10 2 121 2 0 33 0 797
2020 598 8 2 132 2 0 47 0 789
2021 533 7 1 131 1 0 44 0 717
2022 540 3 2 152 1 0 42 0 740
2023 536 4 3 145 1 0 45 0 734
2024 499 2 4 153 1 0 37 0 696

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 Millers Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 643 40.0 16.1 46.5
2003 643 40.0 16.1 46.5
2004 642 40.0 16.1 50.3
2005 894 40.0 22.4 55.9
2006 898 40.0 22.5 57.1
2007 909 n/a n/a 55.5
2008 934 53.9 17.3 59.3
2009 847 53.7 15.8 61.5
2010 926 53.0 17.4 n/a
2011 935 53.0 17.6 65.2
2012 976 53.9 18.1 64.7
2013 922 54.0 17.0 67.2
2014 809 52.0 15.5 72.2
2015 852 52.0 16.3 99.6
2016 862 52.0 16.5 99.7
2017 879 50.5 17.4 99
2018 828 49.0 16.8 99.6
2019 797 46.0 17.3 98.9
2020 789 48.0 16.4 99.4
2021 717 47.5 15.0 99.6
2022 740 49.4 14.9 99.6
2023 734 48.0 15.2 99.6
2024 696 47.0 14.8 99.6

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 Millers Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 643 40.0 16.1 46.5
2003 643 40.0 16.1 46.5
2004 642 40.0 16.1 50.3
2005 894 40.0 22.4 55.9
2006 898 40.0 22.5 57.1
2007 909 n/a n/a 55.5
2008 934 53.9 17.3 59.3
2009 847 53.7 15.8 61.5
2010 926 53.0 17.4 n/a
2011 935 53.0 17.6 65.2
2012 976 53.9 18.1 64.7
2013 922 54.0 17.0 67.2
2014 809 52.0 15.5 72.2
2015 852 52.0 16.3 99.6
2016 862 52.0 16.5 99.7
2017 879 50.5 17.4 99
2018 828 49.0 16.8 99.6
2019 797 46.0 17.3 98.9
2020 789 48.0 16.4 99.4
2021 717 47.5 15.0 99.6
2022 740 49.4 14.9 99.6
2023 734 48.0 15.2 99.6
2024 696 47.0 14.8 99.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Millers Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,250 (13.0%) $8,349 (87.0%) $9,599

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Millers Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 676th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 294th of 1502 Elementary schools
 26.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Millers Creek Elementary School)69.277.3
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County Schools)70.566.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Millers Creek Elementary School)55.154.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wilkes County Schools)62.248.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Millers Creek Elementary School)58.363.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County Schools)5859.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Millers Creek Elementary School)60.653.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Wilkes County Schools)61.858.7
 3.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Millers Creek Elementary School)59.779.5
 19.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wilkes County Schools)61.769.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Millers Creek Elementary School)56.561.5
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Wilkes County Schools)56.957.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Millers Creek Elementary School)71.488.9
 17.5%
   5th Grade Science (Wilkes County Schools)76.278.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students797734
 7.9%
African American104
 60%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic121145
 19.8%
Pacific Islander00
White629536
 14.8%
Two or More Races3345
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.9%99.6%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Millers Creek Elementary School

Students who attend Millers Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Wilkes Middle School
High : West Wilkes High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 696 students attended Millers Creek Elementary School.

Millers Creek Elementary School ranks 345th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Millers Creek Elementary School are 72% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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