Excellent
#608 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Mill Valley Middle
Middle School · Mill Valley Elementary · Mill Valley, CA
A Mill Valley Elementary middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 Sycamore Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941
- Math 76% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mill Valley Middle score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mill Valley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: Elevated1,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mill Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$210,217
Median home value
$1,990,100
Median rent
$2,949/mo
College educated
76.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 2–8 | 1.2 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Del Mar MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Hall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Adaline E. Kent MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 4.0 mi | 513 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mill Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,244NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mill Valley Middle is listed in Mill Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley Middle is a public middle school in Mill Valley, CA, part of Mill Valley Elementary, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mill Valley Middle
What grades does Mill Valley Middle serve?
Mill Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mill Valley Middle?
Mill Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Valley Middle is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mill Valley Middle rank in CA?
Mill Valley Middle ranks #608 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mill Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mill Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mill Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Valley Middle has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mill Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Mill Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mill Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Mill Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Valley Middle?
7.3% of students at Mill Valley Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (415) 389-7711
- Area population (ZIP 94941)
- 32,349
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94941; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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