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Millbrae Elementary

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 63.1/100

Millbrae Elementary has 5 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 63.1/100 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Green Hills Elementary at 77/100, where 53.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,509 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 10.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.6
39.0 – 76.6
Avg Exceeded %
40.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
Elementary62.2441.0%11.4%
Middle66.5137.7%7.0%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Millbrae Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
62.2
avg score · 4 schools
Middle
66.5
avg score · 1 school

District Analysis

Strongest level: Millbrae Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 66.5.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 37.6 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.5%, 7.6pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Green Hills Elementary leads the district at 77 with 53.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Millbrae Elementary

1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
21.6%
White
13.2%
Asian
46.2%
Black
0.7%
Other
18.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
25%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Millbrae Elementary spends $12,509 per student in current expenditures — $2,305 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,509
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,238
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 25.2%
$9,988 → $12,509
Spending Efficiency
5.04
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 64%Support 33%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$64,110–$125,046
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
101
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Millbrae Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.2 — 18.4 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 4 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -5.7pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Green Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 53.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Green Hills Elementary
Millbrae Elementary High Ceiling
7753.7%80.9%+3.2pp8.4%0.1%
2Spring Valley Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum
7048.0%69.1%-5.0pp8.0%0.6%
3Meadows Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Solid Base
6345.1%73.1%-12.8pp10.0%1.1%
4Lomita Park Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum
3917.4%35.4%-8.3pp19.3%2.8%

Middle Schools (1)

Millbrae Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.5 — 26.0 points above the state average of 40.5.

Growth averages -4.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Taylor Middle with a Scope Score of 66 and 37.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Taylor Middle
Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum
6637.7%64.2%-4.4pp7.0%3.0%

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 Millbrae 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Millbrae Elementary a good school district?
Millbrae Elementary has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.1/100, which is 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 40.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Millbrae Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Millbrae Elementary is Green Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 53.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Millbrae Elementary spend per student?
Millbrae Elementary spends $12,509 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Millbrae Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Millbrae Elementary range from $64,110–$125,046 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.