Excellent
#81 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 2% in state
Mill Street Elem School
Elementary School · Naperville Cusd 203 · Naperville, IL
A Naperville Cusd 203 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 N Mill St, Naperville, IL 60563
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Street Elem School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mill Street Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Naperville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,207
Median home value
$422,900
Median rent
$1,786/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60563; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Creme De La CremePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Ellsworth Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Naper Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Naperville Cusd 203
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #6 of 22
- District spending per student
- $22,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Street Elem School is listed in Naperville CUSD 203; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Street Elem School
Mill Street Elem School is a public elementary school in Naperville, IL, part of Naperville Cusd 203, serving approximately 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Street Elem School
What grades does Mill Street Elem School serve?
Mill Street Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mill Street Elem School?
Mill Street Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Street Elem School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Street Elem School rank in IL?
Mill Street Elem School ranks #81 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mill Street Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Street Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mill Street Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Street Elem School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mill Street Elem School a charter school?
No, Mill Street Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Street Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mill Street Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Street Elem School?
33.2% of students at Mill Street Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (630) 420-6353
- Area population (ZIP 60563)
- 38,829
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60563; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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