Kent Elementary School vs Mill Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Mill Creek Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
| Measure | Kent Elementary School Kent, Washington | Mill Creek Middle School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1076 of 1,154 | #335 of 363 |
| National rank | #39971 of 50,301 | #12496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.7 vs 27.0).
- •Kent Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 81.5%).
- •Kent Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.2).
- •Mill Creek Middle School is the larger school with 866 students compared with 438.
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 Kent Elementary School better than Mill Creek Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kent Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Elementary School: 438. Mill Creek Middle School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Elementary School and Mill Creek Middle School rank in Washington?
Kent Elementary School is 1076th of 1,154 and Mill Creek Middle School is 335th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).