Mill Creek Elementary School

Mill Creek Elementary School is in Madison, Alabama, and teaches around 940 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. 16:1 is the student-teacher ratio, class sizes are reasonable, giving students a better chance to receive individual attention. The staff includes 60 full-time teachers and two counselors who work with students across both academic and social areas of development. The student population of this school is very diverse, 44% of students are from minority backgrounds, and approx 22% are from families facing economic challenges. In terms of academics, the school reports that around 75% of students are meeting the grade-level standards in math, and about 82% are doing the same in reading. Mill Creek is part of Madison City Schools and is situated in a suburban area where the median home price is around $379,000. Like many large elementary schools, it brings together children from different backgrounds and plays an important role in their early learning years.

Hayley Davidson was named Teacher of the Year, and Kevin Long earned Staff Member of the Year at the school. Second grader Liam Craig was featured as News 19’s Student of the Week. The school also introduced a House System inspired by the Six Pillars of Character to promote positive values and student engagement.