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Hortons Creek Elementary School vs. Mills Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Hortons Creek Elementary School
7615 O'kelly Chapel Rd
Cary, NC 27519
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10/
10
Top 5%
Mills Park Elementary School
509 Mills Park Dr
Cary, NC 27519
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Mills Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hortons Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
694 students
645 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hortons Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mills Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hortons Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mills Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hortons Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mills Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hortons Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mills Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wake County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#98 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
#56 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hortons Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mills Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hortons Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mills Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hortons Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mills Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hortons Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mills Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hortons Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mills Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
15
Kindergarten Students
104
73
Grade 1 Students
108
84
Grade 2 Students
101
109
Grade 3 Students
113
117
Grade 4 Students
139
108
Grade 5 Students
112
139

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
48%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hortons Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mills Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hortons Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mills Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hortons Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mills Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
32%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hortons Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mills Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hortons Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mills Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wake County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hortons Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mills Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hortons Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mills Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hortons Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mills Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wake County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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