Mill Creek Elementary vs Penny Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Elementary
Mill Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Penny Creek Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Elementary Mill Creek, Washington | Penny Creek Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,154 | #174 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3962 of 50,301 | #6155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 694 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| city | Mill Creek | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 78.0).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 35.3%).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.3).
- •Penny Creek Elementary is the larger school with 791 students compared with 694.
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 Elementary better than Penny Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 78.0 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 Elementary and Penny Creek Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mill Creek and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Elementary: 694. Penny Creek Elementary: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Elementary and Penny Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Mill Creek Elementary is 105th of 1,154 and Penny Creek Elementary is 174th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).