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Mill Creek Elementary School

2601 N LIBERTY ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

Ranked 90 of 143 in Missouri

Top schools in Independence
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Mill Creek Elementary School

2601 N LIBERTY ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

About Mill Creek Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 42% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
274
Total Students
$56102
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 62.1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 14.5%
Black 10.3%
Two+ Races 9%
Native Am. 1%
White
62.1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
10.3%
Two+ Races
9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 274
53.1%
145 Female
46.9%
129 Male

Student Population

274 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

464 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mill Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2601 N LIBERTY ST, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

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Phone

(816) 521-5420

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TOP 90 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mill Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM - 4:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mill Creek Elementary School was featured in the state’s student growth report, being one of only two schools in Missouri to receive recognition.

FAQ

Q1. How does Mill Creek Elementary ensure student safety on campus?

Ans. The safety strategies encompass limited entry point, emergency drills that are performed regularly, and a group of staff members who are trained in first aid and are always ready to help.

Q2. What health services are available for students?

Ans. A full-time nurse provides care, manages medication plans, and conducts routine health screenings throughout the year.

Q3. How does Mill Creek promote character education?

Ans. The school promotes the use of characters by implementing monthly themes like honesty, courage, and kindness which teachers discuss in the class and also announce in the morning assembly.

Q4. How do parents stay informed about their child’s attendance or absences?

Ans. Parents are informed about attendance through the district portal, where they also get alerts. Also, they can talk directly to the attendance office via messages.

Q5. What kind of extracurricular programs are offered at Mill Creek?

Ans. Students enjoy art club, choir, and seasonal sports that provide balance between academics and creative growth.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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