- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Comstock Park, MI
Mill Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261062000586
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Comstock Park · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Comstock Park, MI.
School address
District: Comstock Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261062000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mill Creek Middle School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261062000586 · Comstock Park, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 17.5:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Comstock Park High School (522 students)
Mill Creek Middle School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comstock Park
Comstock Park High School
522 students
- Stoney Creek E
Stoney Creek Elementary
432 students
- This school
Mill Creek Middle School
385 students
- Pine Island El
Pine Island Elementary
379 students
- Comstock Park 33
Comstock Park Flex Academy
33 students
What this shows Mill Creek Middle School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Middle School compares
Mill Creek Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Mill Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Comstock Park Public Schools reports $14,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Island Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comstock Park Flex Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Middle School
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Comstock Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Creek Middle School?
51.4% of students at Mill Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Middle School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Comstock Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mill Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Comstock Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Comstock Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Comstock Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Comstock Park Public Schools?
Besides Mill Creek Middle School, Comstock Park Public Schools also operates Comstock Park High School (522 students), Stoney Creek Elementary (432 students), and Pine Island Elementary (379 students). See the Comstock Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.