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Mill Valley Elementary: Mill Valley Elementary elementary schools add +5.1 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 80.5/100

Mill Valley Elementary has 6 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 80.5/100 — 35.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Strawberry Point Elementary at 86/100, 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.

Avg Scope Score
80.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.4
73.4 – 85.8
Avg Exceeded %
55.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryStrong
81.9/100
557.0%8.2%
MiddleStrong
73.4/100
144.9%7.5%

Mill Valley Elementary's elementary schools average 81.9/100 — 37.0 points above the state average with +5.1pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
81.9
avg score · 5 schools
Park Elementary
Strong
83/100
+2 more elementary schools
Middle
73.4
avg score · 1 school
Mill Valley Middle
Strong
73/100

District Analysis

Mill Valley Elementary has 6 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 80.5/100 — 35.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Mill Valley Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 81.9.

District-wide elementary growth averages +5.1pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 12.4 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 8.1%, 9.9pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 2.1%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Strawberry Point Elementary leads the district at 86 with 66.2% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Mill Valley Elementary

4 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine

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

Hispanic
9.2%
White
70.0%
Asian
4.8%
Black
0.4%
Other
15.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
5%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$18,120
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
2,640
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 25.2%
$14,472 → $18,120
Spending Efficiency
4.44
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 66%Support 33%Other 1%
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
$74,335–$140,602
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
166
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Mill Valley Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (5)

Mill Valley Elementary has 5 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 81.9 — 37.0 points above the state average of 44.8. 5 of 5 elementary schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +5.1pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 66.2% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Strawberry Point Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
66.2%Strong
86/100
2Tamalpais Valley Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
60.4%Strong
83/100
3Park Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
55.0%Strong
83/100
4Old Mill Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary High Ceiling
53.6%Strong
80/100
5Edna Maguire Elementary
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
49.7%Strong
77/100

Middle Schools (1)

Mill Valley Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.4 — 30.8 points above the state average of 42.6. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +6.7pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Mill Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 73 and 44.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley Elementary Growth Engine
44.9%Strong
73/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Mill Valley Elementary a good school district?
Mill Valley Elementary has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 80.5/100, which is 35.6 points above the state average. 55.0% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Mill Valley Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Mill Valley Elementary is Strawberry Point Elementary with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 66.2% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Mill Valley Elementary spend per student?
Mill Valley Elementary spends $18,120 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 Mill Valley Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Mill Valley Elementary range from $74,335–$140,602 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.