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#847 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 38% in state
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Middle School · BELTON 124
308 S CLEVELAND, Belton, MO 64012
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
5th – 6th
Enrollment
463
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
5th – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#847 of 2,221
In Belton
#2 of 8
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
BELTON 124
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Mill Creek Upper Elem.
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About Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Mill Creek Upper Elem. is a public middle school in Belton, MO, part of BELTON 124. Mill Creek Upper Elem. serves approximately 463 students, and covers grades 5th-6th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mill Creek Upper Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Mill Creek Upper Elem. show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.5
- MO avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Mill Creek Upper Elem. — Students at Mill Creek Upper Elem. score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Mill Creek Upper Elem. Compares
See how Mill Creek Upper Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
308 S CLEVELAND, Belton, MO 64012
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mill Creek Upper Elem. may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Kansas City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belton, see our Belton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BELTON HIGH Belton | 0.2 mi | 6.6 |
| GRACE EARLY CHILD. ED. CTR. Belton | 0.2 mi | 4.0 |
| Wilckens STEAM Acad @Hillcrest Belton | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| GLADDEN ELEM. Belton | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Belton | 0.8 mi | 6.0 |
| CAMBRIDGE ELEM. Belton | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Belton | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| BLUE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Kansas City | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| BELVIDERE ELEM. Grandview | 3.2 mi | 5.5 |
| KENTUCKY TRAIL ELEM. Belton | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| BUTCHER-GREENE ELEM. Grandview | 4.3 mi | 5.6 |
| EAGLE GLEN ELEMENTARY Raymore | 3.8 mi | 4.3 |
| STONEGATE ELEM. Raymore | 3.9 mi | 4.4 |
| CREEKMOOR ELEM. Raymore | 4.0 mi | 4.7 |
| MEADOWMERE ELEM. Grandview | 5.1 mi | 5.6 |
| CORNERSTONE WITH CARE - OZANAM SCHOOL Kansas City | 5.2 mi | 6.9 |
| CONN-WEST ELEM. Grandview | 5.4 mi | 3.9 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY Raymore | 4.4 mi | — |
| BAMBINI CREATIVI Kansas City | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| HIGH GROVE Early Childhood Grandview | 5.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64012 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,782
Median Home Value
$200,900
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
Population
28,980
College Educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
39.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Park Hills, MO | 6.9 |
| JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE Columbia, MO | 6.9 |
| RIDGEWOOD MIDDLE Arnold, MO | 6.9 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE Joplin, MO | 6.9 |
| AURORA JR. HIGH Aurora, MO | 7.0 |
| CEDAR RIDGE INTERMEDIATE Branson, MO | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mill Creek Upper Elem.
What grades does Mill Creek Upper Elem. serve?
Mill Creek Upper Elem. serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
Mill Creek Upper Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Upper Elem. is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Creek Upper Elem. rank in MO?
Mill Creek Upper Elem. ranks #847 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mill Creek Upper Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Creek Upper Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Upper Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Creek Upper Elem. has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mill Creek Upper Elem. a charter school?
No, Mill Creek Upper Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Creek Upper Elem. a Title I school?
No, Mill Creek Upper Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Creek Upper Elem.?
66.1% of students at Mill Creek Upper Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (816) 348-1576
Resources & Links
District
BELTON 124- District Enrollment
- 4,205
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,569
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
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