Fairview Elem. vs Mill Creek Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
Mill Creek Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Mill Creek Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,159 | #130 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12802 of 50,301 | #7607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 471 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 74% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 67.9).
- •Mill Creek Elem. does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Mill Creek Elem. does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Mill Creek Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 26.3%).
- •Fairview Elem. does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
- •Mill Creek Elem. is the larger school with 583 students compared with 471.
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 Fairview Elem. better than Mill Creek Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elem. ranks higher (75.6 vs 67.9 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 Fairview Elem. and Mill Creek Elem.?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem.: 471. Mill Creek Elem.: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem. and Mill Creek Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fairview Elem. is 286th of 1,159 and Mill Creek Elem. is 130th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).