Mill Creek Elem vs Shawnee Mission Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 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
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,599 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Elem Shawnee, Kansas | Shawnee Mission Northwest High Shawnee, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 686 | #77 of 296 |
| National rank | #8998 of 50,301 | #9994 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 495 | 1,599 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 1,599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 34% |
| city | Shawnee | Shawnee |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 43.9).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on math proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 40%).
- •Mill Creek Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 40.7%).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.1).
- •Shawnee Mission Northwest High is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 495.
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 Shawnee Mission Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elem ranks higher (73.4 vs 43.9 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 Shawnee Mission Northwest High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Shawnee and Shawnee in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Elem: 495. Shawnee Mission Northwest High: 1,599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Elem and Shawnee Mission Northwest High rank in Kansas?
Mill Creek Elem is 73rd of 686 and Shawnee Mission Northwest High is 77th of 296 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).