Top Rankings
Mill Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,364 students in Mill Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Mill Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Mill Valley Elementary School District are Old Mill Elementary School, Park Elementary School and Tamalpais Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mill Valley Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,364 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Mill Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked #49 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
119 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
55%
# Black Students
12 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,715 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
73%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
291 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
285
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
254
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
246
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
240
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
261
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
296
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,161 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,587 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,161
$21,485
Spending / Student
$22,587
$19,787
Best Mill Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Mill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
352 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
360 E. Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7735
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 Bell Ln.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7731
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
117 E. Strawberry Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7660
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Mill Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Sycamore Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7711
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #66.
Edna Maguire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Lomita Dr.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7733
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,364 students.
What is the rank of Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District is ranked #49 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mill Valley Elementary School District?
73% of Mill Valley Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mill Valley Elementary School District?
Mill Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Mill Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,587 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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