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#681 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 24% in state

Mill Creek EL Sch

Elementary School · Central Bucks Sd · Warrington, PA

A Central Bucks Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

638 Bellflower Boulevard, Warrington, PA 18976

  • Math 69% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.4% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$18,947
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Mill Creek EL Sch score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mill Creek EL Sch 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,237

Median home value

$502,200

Median rent

$1,643/mo

College educated

51.9%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Kutz EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.1K–62.4 mi455Compare →

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.

Central Bucks Sd

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#11 of 23
District spending per student
$18,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mill Creek EL Sch is listed in Central Bucks SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mill Creek EL Sch

Mill Creek EL Sch is a public elementary school in Warrington, PA, part of Central Bucks Sd, serving approximately 735 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mill Creek EL Sch

What grades does Mill Creek EL Sch serve?

Mill Creek EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Mill Creek EL Sch?

Mill Creek EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 735 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek EL Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mill Creek EL Sch rank in PA?

Mill Creek EL Sch ranks #681 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Mill Creek EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Mill Creek EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Creek EL Sch has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mill Creek EL Sch a charter school?

No, Mill Creek EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mill Creek EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Mill Creek EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Creek EL Sch?

8.3% of students at Mill Creek EL Sch 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 – 6th
Enrollment
735
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 18976)
21,942
Area average commute
31.4 min
Area median age
45.5
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 18976; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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