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#847 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 38% in state
Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Middle School · Belton 124 · Belton, MO
A Belton 124 middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
308 S CLEVELAND, Belton, MO 64012
- Math 44% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Creek Upper Elem. score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mill Creek Upper Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,207/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belton), 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
$71,782
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$1,232/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Belton 124
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Creek Upper Elem. is listed in BELTON 124; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Creek Upper Elem.
Mill Creek Upper Elem. is a public middle school in Belton, MO, part of Belton 124, serving approximately 463 students in grades 5th-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #847 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (816) 348-1576
- Area population (ZIP 64012)
- 28,980
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64012; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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