Mill Valley Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 79.9/100 — 36.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Strawberry Point Elementary at 85/100, where 66.2% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $18,120 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 2 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 80.9/100 | 5 | 57.0% | 8.2% |
| Middle | Strong 74.8/100 | 1 | 44.9% | 7.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Mill Valley Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Mill Valley Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 80.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 10.6 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.1%, 10.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Strawberry Point Elementary leads the district at 85 with 66.2% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Mill Valley Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Mill Valley Elementary are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Mill Valley Elementary spends $18,120 per student in current expenditures — $3,305 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (5)
Mill Valley Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.9 — 37.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 5 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +5.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 66.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry Point Elementary Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 66.2% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Tamalpais Valley Elementary Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 60.4% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Park Elementary Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 55.0% | Strong 82/100 |
| 4 | Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 53.6% | Strong 79/100 |
| 5 | Edna Maguire Elementary Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine | 49.7% | Strong 75/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Mill Valley Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 74.8 — 34.4 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +6.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Mill Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 75 and 44.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine | 44.9% | Strong 75/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Mill Valley Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology