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#1845 of 2,648 schools in NC
Mill Creek Middle
Middle School · Catawba County Schools · Claremont, NC
A Catawba County Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1041 Shiloh Road, Claremont, NC 28610
- Math 51% vs NC 53% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Creek Middle score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 34 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mill Creek Middle 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,309
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Catawba County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry M Arndt MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 7–8 | Not available | 628 | Compare → |
| Jacobs Fork MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 443 | Compare → |
| Maiden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | Not available | 405 | Compare → |
| River Bend MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 442 | 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.
Catawba County Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Creek Middle is listed in Catawba County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Creek Middle
Mill Creek Middle is a public middle school in Claremont, NC, part of Catawba County Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,845 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Creek Middle
What grades does Mill Creek Middle serve?
Mill Creek Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle?
Mill Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle is 16.2:1. 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 rank in NC?
Mill Creek Middle ranks #1,845 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Mill Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Creek Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mill Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Mill Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Mill Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Creek Middle?
47.0% of students at Mill Creek Middle 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Catawba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (828) 241-1494
- Area population (ZIP 28610)
- 10,920
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 NC · 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 NC · 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)
- 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 28610; 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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