- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mill Creek Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261203000738 · Dexter, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 14.2:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High School (1,053 students)
Mill Creek Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.8 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
- Dexter High Sc
Dexter High School
1,053 students
- Dexter Early E
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
734 students
- This school
Mill Creek Middle School
525 students
- Wylie Elementa
Wylie Elementary School
486 students
- Creekside Inte
Creekside Intermediate School
479 students
- Dexter Alterna 13
Dexter Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Mill Creek Middle School reports 525 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Dexter Community School District reports $16,827 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~525 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, 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 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.
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.