Mill Creek Elem vs Rising Star Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
495 students
Rising Star Elem
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Elem Shawnee, Kansas | Rising Star Elem Lenexa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 686 | #357 of 686 |
| National rank | #8998 of 50,301 | #27864 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 495 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| city | Shawnee | Lenexa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 46.1).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 51.2%).
- •Rising Star Elem does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •Mill Creek Elem is the larger school with 495 students compared with 473.
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 Elem better than Rising Star Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elem ranks higher (73.4 vs 46.1 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 Elem and Rising Star Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Lenexa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Elem: 495. Rising Star Elem: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Elem and Rising Star Elem rank in Kansas?
Mill Creek Elem is 73rd of 686 and Rising Star Elem is 357th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).