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Schools in Mill Creek · Everett School District

Mill Creek’s public schools outscore 85% of Washington districts

In Mill Creek, 51% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Mill Creek, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#60of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
65%
▲ 12 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
51%
▲ 11 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 6 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.7K
▲ 2% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.9
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
3,873 students on the public path
In brief

Mill Creek’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 65% and math 51% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,727 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Heatherwood Middle School, then Henry M. Jackson High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Mill Creek’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 85% of Washington school districts, #60 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (193)Better than 83%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 10,404 test results and a graduating class of 1,393 could put Mill Creek anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 95% of Mill Creek’s students in the tested grades sat them (10,394 in math, 10,415 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mill Creek, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Mill Creek ElementaryEverett School DistrictNo scores
6–8Heatherwood Middle SchoolEverett School DistrictNo scores
9–12Henry M. Jackson High SchoolEverett School DistrictNo scores

Mill Creek’s public schools are run by Everett School District, which also serves Everett. Parts of Mill Creek (2% of its land) are served by Mukilteo instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Everett School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 32 schools · 20,489 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 18.9 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$18,727WA $18,444 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading65%
State average 53.4% · 10415 students tested
Math51%
State average 40.1% · 10394 students tested

Mill Creek vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Mill Creek’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Mill CreekAEverett

Every school in Mill Creek

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Mill Creekby address
Mill Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students19:1Rate it →
Heatherwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
1,031 students23:1Rate it →
Henry M. Jackson High School
High · Grades 9–12
2,148 students24:1Rate it →

Questions about Mill Creek’s schools

Are Mill Creek’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Mill Creek children attend outscore 85% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #60 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Mill Creek in?

Everett School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 20,489 students in 32 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Mill Creek are served by Mukilteo.

Where do Mill Creek kids go to high school?

Henry M. Jackson High School, with 2,148 students.

What is Mill Creek’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Everett School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Mill Creek spend per student?

$18,727 in Everett School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.