Mill Creek Academy vs Wards Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Academy
ST Augustine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,983 students
Wards Creek Elementary School
ST Augustine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,156 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Academy ST Augustine, Florida | Wards Creek Elementary School ST Augustine, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #421 of 2,187 | #148 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6378 of 50,301 | #2588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,983 | 1,156 |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | 1,156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| city | ST Augustine | ST Augustine |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wards Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 77.6).
- •Wards Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Wards Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 73%).
- •Wards Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 23%).
- •Wards Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.9).
- •Mill Creek Academy is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 1,156.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mill Creek Academy better than Wards Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wards Creek Elementary School ranks higher (84.7 vs 77.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mill Creek Academy and Wards Creek Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between ST Augustine and ST Augustine in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Academy: 1,983. Wards Creek Elementary School: 1,156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Academy and Wards Creek Elementary School rank in Florida?
Mill Creek Academy is 421st of 2,187 and Wards Creek Elementary School is 148th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).