Mill Creek Middle School

7305 DEXTER ANN ARBOR RD
DEXTER, MI 48130

www.dexterschools.org

525 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Mill Creek Middle School, located in Dexter, Michigan, serves as the primary middle school for the Dexter Community School district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the transition from elementary to high school. By emphasizing a holistic approach to education, Mill Creek integrates core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop well-rounded skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on community and character development, often focusing on building positive relationships between students, staff, and families. With a commitment to innovation and student achievement, the staff at Mill Creek utilizes modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body. As part of the Dexter Community Schools system, the middle school benefits from a collaborative district culture that prioritizes student growth, technological integration, and preparation for success in future academic endeavors.

525

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	487
Hispanic	13
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
487 (92.8%)
Hispanic
13 (2.5%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dexter Community School District
Phone:	(734)424-4150
Website:	http://www.dexterschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 245