Excellent
#83 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Mill Creek Middle School
Middle School · Dexter Community School District · Dexter, MI
A Dexter Community School District middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
7305 DEXTER ANN ARBOR RD, Dexter, MI 48130
- Math 57% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Creek Middle School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mill Creek Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,875
Median home value
$453,100
Median rent
$1,681/mo
College educated
66.5%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 18 | 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.
Dexter Community School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Creek Middle School is listed in Dexter Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Creek Middle School
Mill Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Dexter, MI, part of Dexter Community School District, serving approximately 498 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Creek Middle School
What grades does Mill Creek Middle School serve?
Mill Creek Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Creek Middle School rank in MI?
Mill Creek Middle School ranks #83 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mill Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Creek Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Creek Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mill Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Mill Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mill Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Creek Middle School?
15.9% of students at Mill Creek Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (734) 424-4150
- Area population (ZIP 48130)
- 16,849
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 48130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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