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Schools in 94030 — Millbrae, California

94030 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.6 — 27.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 63.2 to 81.8, a 18.6-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
71.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.6
63.2 – 81.8
Avg Exceeded %
46.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 94030 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Mills High with a Scope Score of 82 and 45.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 46.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94030. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94030 averages 8.6%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94030 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94030
94030Millbrae571.6
94027Atherton368.1-3.5
94025Menlo Park759.4-12.2
94024Los Altos483.6+12.0
94022Los Altos583.8+12.2
94040Mountain View863.1-8.5

School archetypes in 94030

1 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94030

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Mills High
San Mateo Union High Strong All-Around
82San Mateo45.4%72.6%9.6%3.0%
2Green Hills Elementary
Millbrae Elementary High Ceiling
77San Mateo53.7%80.9%8.4%0.1%
3Spring Valley Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum
70San Mateo48.0%69.1%8.0%0.6%
4Taylor Middle
Millbrae Elementary Building Momentum
66San Mateo37.7%64.2%7.0%3.0%
5Meadows Elementary
Millbrae Elementary Solid Base
63San Mateo45.1%73.1%10.0%1.1%

Schools in 94030 on the map

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 94030

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Millbrae good?
Millbrae's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.6/100, which is 27.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 46.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Millbrae?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Millbrae is Mills High with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 45.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Millbrae schools compare to the state average?
Millbrae elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (27.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 46.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 63.2 to 81.8, a 18.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Millbrae?
Millbrae has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
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 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.