For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,448 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, OR public schools have a diversity score of 0.56, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1650 46th Pl Se
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3332
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Houck Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Connecticut
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3446
Gr: 6-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem, OR include Miller Elementary School and Houck Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem?
the neighborhood of Southeast Mill Creek, Salem public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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