Enrollment
525
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dexter, 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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261203000738
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mill Creek Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mill Creek Middle School
Mill Creek Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dexter, Michigan, enrolling 525 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 352 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students) and Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students) alongside Mill Creek Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mill Creek Middle School compares
Mill Creek Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Mill Creek Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dexter Community School District, which includes Mill Creek Middle School.
$14,492
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mill Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Middle School
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dexter, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Creek Middle School?
13.1% 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 92.8% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mill Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter on the city page.
Is Mill Creek Middle School a good school?
Mill Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dexter Community School District?
Besides Mill Creek Middle School, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students), Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students), and Wylie Elementary School (486 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.
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