Very Good
#2929 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 31% in state
Millswood Middle
Middle School · Lodi Unified · Lodi, CA
A Lodi Unified middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
233 North Mills Ave., Lodi, CA 95242
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Millswood Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Millswood Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average339/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,709
Median home value
$549,700
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VcmsPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Vista Oaks CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 948 | Compare → |
| Lodi MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 1.2 mi | 922 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | Not available | 699 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Lodi Unified
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #9 of 46
- District spending per student
- $16,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Millswood Middle is listed in Lodi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Millswood Middle
Millswood Middle is a public middle school in Lodi, CA, part of Lodi Unified, serving approximately 843 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,929 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Millswood Middle
What grades does Millswood Middle serve?
Millswood Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Millswood Middle?
Millswood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millswood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Millswood Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Millswood Middle rank in CA?
Millswood Middle ranks #2,929 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Millswood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Millswood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Millswood Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Millswood Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Millswood Middle a charter school?
No, Millswood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Millswood Middle a Title I school?
No, Millswood Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Millswood Middle?
70.8% of students at Millswood 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (209) 331-8332
- Area population (ZIP 95242)
- 27,860
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 95242; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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