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Mill Creek Middle School

200 York TRL, Nolensville, TN 37135Williamson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
900
Students
Total enrolled
$12,699
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 900 students in grades 06–08 in Nolensville, Tennessee.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,699 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mill Creek Middle School is a large middle in Nolensville, Tennessee, serving grades 06–08 with 900 students. The district invests $12,699 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Mill Creek Middle School

900
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
56
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution445 male · 455 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
76%
Asian7%
White76%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470453002472

Academic Outcomes at Mill Creek Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37135

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,699Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,699
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,587
Student Support$2,413
Administration$1,524
Operations$1,905
Other$1,270
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,699 spent per student, an estimated $5,625 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
26%
68%
State government
26.1%
Local (property tax)
68.0%
Federal programs
5.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Longview Elementary SchoolNolensville ElementaryCreekside Elementary SchoolThompson's Station Elementary School
+10 more
↓
Middle
Fred J Page Middle SchoolBrentwood Middle SchoolWoodland Middle SchoolGrassland Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Independence High SchoolRavenwood High SchoolFranklin High SchoolBrentwood High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyWilliamson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWilliamson County →
Phone: (615)472-5250
NCES ID: 470453002472
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Nolensville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Williamson County
High
Independence High School
2,095 students · 09–12
High
Ravenwood High School
1,958 students · 09–12
● 61 opp
High
Franklin High School
1,801 students · 09–12
● 43 opp
High
Brentwood High School
1,729 students · 09–12
● 61 opp
High
Summit High School
1,708 students · 09–12
High
Centennial High School
1,474 students · 09–12
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High
Nolensville High School
1,463 students · 09–12
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High
Fred J Page High School
1,284 students · 09–12
● 43 opp
District School Rankings
Location
200 York TRL, Nolensville, TN 37135
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.