Millbrae Elementary School District
School District · Millbrae, California
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
5
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,390
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
Evaluating Millbrae Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Millbrae Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Green Hills Elementary
Millbrae · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meadows Elementary
Millbrae · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Valley Elementary
Millbrae · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#179 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,390
$2,257 vs California median
District size
2,065 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Millbrae Elementary ranks #179 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Millbrae Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Green Hills Elementary (8.4/10), Meadows Elementary (8.1/10), and Spring Valley Elementary (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Millbrae Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Millbrae Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Hills Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Meadows Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Spring Valley Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Taylor Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lomita Park Elementary | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Millbrae Elementary
Millbrae Elementary is a Millbrae, California school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,065 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.3:1. The district invests $15,390 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Millbrae Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Green Hills Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Millbrae Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 65.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Millbrae Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Millbrae Elementary with test data.
Schools in Millbrae Elementary
5 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Millbrae
- Total Enrollment
- 2,065
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Millbrae Elementary?
Millbrae Elementary has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Millbrae Elementary?
The average composite rating for Millbrae Elementary is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Millbrae Elementary?
Millbrae Elementary spends $15,390 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Millbrae Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Millbrae Elementary is 24.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Millbrae Elementary?
Green Hills Elementary is the highest-rated school in Millbrae Elementary with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Millbrae Elementary?
Across schools in Millbrae Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Millbrae Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Millbrae Elementary has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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