Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Mcmillan Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcmillan Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mcmillan Early Learning Center's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcmillan Early Learning Center is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcmillan Early Learning Center often compared to?
Mcmillan Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
335 students attend Mcmillan Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mcmillan Early Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcmillan Early Learning Center?
Mcmillan Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcmillan Early Learning Center offer ?
Mcmillan Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcmillan Early Learning Center part of?
Mcmillan Early Learning Center is part of Mexico 59 School District.
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