Mill Creek Elem. vs Sugar Creek Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Sugar Creek Elem.
Sugar Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
134 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Elem. Independence, Missouri | Sugar Creek Elem. Sugar Creek, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #750 of 1,159 | #914 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #29148 of 50,301 | #36695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 250 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Independence | Sugar Creek |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 32.9).
- •Mill Creek Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 85.1%).
- •Mill Creek Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Mill Creek Elem. is the larger school with 250 students compared with 134.
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 Sugar Creek Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elem. ranks higher (44.2 vs 32.9 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 Sugar Creek Elem.?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Independence and Sugar Creek in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Elem.: 250. Sugar Creek Elem.: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Elem. and Sugar Creek Elem. rank in Missouri?
Mill Creek Elem. is 750th of 1,159 and Sugar Creek Elem. is 914th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).