Mills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 64%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)9%
6%
Black
(19-20)32%
17%
White
(19-20)41%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)17%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Mills Elementary School?
361 students attend Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mills Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mills Elementary School offer ?
Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mills Elementary School part of?
Mills Elementary School is part of Sandusky City School District.
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