Mill Valley Middle

Public 6-8

 425 Sycamore Ave.
       Mill Valley, CA  94941-2231


(415) 389-7711

District: Mill Valley Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,099 Help


Students who attend Mill Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Tamalpais High

Feeder schools for Mill Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Edna Maguire Elementary
    Old Mill Elementary
    Park Elementary
    Strawberry Point Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  797

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Two or more races:
11.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details Mill Valley Middle ranks better than 96.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.02. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Valley Middle is 16.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Valley Middle is $14,099.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mill Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Valley Middle 94th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Mill Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Mill Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Valley Elementary 31st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mill Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.13 59th 1769 96.7%
2005 96.50 22nd 1777 98.8%
2006 94.04 58th 1804 96.8%
2007 93.21 65th 1999 96.7%
2008 93.84 44th 2005 97.8%
2009 93.43 38th 2063 98.2%
2010 93.15 39th 2179 98.2%
2011 92.71 37th 2236 98.3%
2012 92.78 31st 2259 98.6%
2013 92.07 42nd 2379 98.2%
2015 97.04 51st 2477 97.9%
2016 96.66 48th 2497 98.1%
2017 95.62 104th 2508 95.9%
2018 96.79 64th 2480 97.4%
2019 97.19 62nd 2715 97.7%
2022 95.79 118th 2740 95.7%
2023 97.02 93rd 2788 96.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 63rd 462 86.4%
2019 85.70 45th 554 91.9%
2022 82.13 91st 665 86.3%
2023 81.61 99th 678 85.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.58 9th 1532 99.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.29 115th 2230 94.8%
2019 83.09 244th 2369 89.7%
2022 85.75 207th 2458 91.6%
2023 88.91 178th 2535 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.88 93rd 2262 95.9%
2019 96.14 65th 2380 97.3%
2022 95.78 103rd 2509 95.9%
2023 97.21 64th 2535 97.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.11 14th 1369 99.0%
2019 99.90 3rd 1491 99.8%
2022 94.96 52nd 1531 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.56 48th 2273 97.9%
2019 97.37 62nd 2407 97.4%
2022 94.68 138th 2527 94.5%
2023 95.99 106th 2546 95.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.73 438th 700 37.4%
2019 40.60 501st 745 32.8%
2023 49.90 425th 717 40.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.06 36th 2072 98.3%
2019 96.83 47th 2213 97.9%
2022 91.41 117th 2359 95.0%
2023 97.69 33rd 2379 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mill Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.24 48th 1496 96.8%
2019 91.41 60th 1602 96.3%
2022 87.35 111th 1555 92.9%
2023 90.75 62nd 1549 96.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, January 10, 2010

Open Quote Although this school may have good academic rankings and resides in a VERY affluent area (this means lots of private donations) this school lacks a personal touch. When a student falls in academic standing the teachers and staff seem to give the student enough rope to hang themselves. They are slow to pick up on the decline and even slower to involve the parents until it's almost too late in the academic year to make up work.

This school is fine if your kid fits neatly in the middle of the bell curve, but if your student is an outlyer (too shy, a little immature, not exactly good looking (the kids can be mean) then this is NOT the school for you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mill Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 446 22 27 13 4 n/a n/a 0 512
1989 431 20 31 20 3 n/a n/a 0 505
1990 442 16 27 9 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 477 26 46 19 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1992 472 22 56 20 4 n/a n/a 0 574
1993 516 26 49 14 3 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 502 25 45 19 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1995 518 33 53 42 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1996 518 33 53 42 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1997 549 27 44 43 4 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 567 27 56 52 4 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 620 22 52 42 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 594 19 71 57 4 n/a n/a 0 745
2001 607 19 74 57 3 n/a n/a 1 761
2002 610 22 74 51 4 n/a n/a 14 775
2003 610 22 74 51 4 n/a n/a 14 775
2004 593 17 76 46 0 n/a n/a 29 761
2005 580 14 64 43 1 n/a n/a 34 736
2006 576 17 60 31 0 n/a n/a 42 726
2007 548 11 61 34 1 n/a n/a 34 689
2008 553 10 64 47 n/a n/a n/a 0 674
2009 545 10 58 37 0 0 47 0 697
2010 573 10 63 56 0 1 35 0 738
2011 595 9 65 46 0 1 50 0 766
2012 672 8 75 56 0 2 55 0 868
2013 749 11 78 65 3 1 65 0 972
2014 782 13 85 63 2 2 72 0 1019
2015 791 10 80 65 5 2 71 0 1024
2016 836 12 74 67 3 2 72 0 1066
2017 821 10 51 78 2 1 79 0 1042
2018 808 10 51 83 4 2 92 0 1050
2019 789 5 49 85 6 1 104 0 1039
2020 761 5 50 82 6 1 101 1 1007
2021 702 6 46 87 2 0 97 1 941
2022 617 6 34 74 1 1 81 2 816
2023 577 6 41 81 1 1 89 1 797

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 25.4 20.1 n/a
1989 505 26.3 19.2 n/a
1990 496 26.4 18.7 n/a
1991 569 27.9 20.3 n/a
1992 574 28.4 20.2 5.7
1993 608 33.5 18.1 6.1
1994 592 34.5 17.2 3.5
1995 648 37.4 17.3 4.6
1996 648 37.4 17.3 4.6
1997 667 40.4 16.5 2.8
1998 706 41.3 17.1 1.6
1999 740 42.3 17.5 1.4
2000 745 45.2 16.5 2.4
2001 761 46.2 16.5 1.2
2002 775 43.8 17.7 2
2003 775 43.8 17.7 2
2004 761 41.9 18.2 2
2005 736 41.3 17.8 2
2006 726 40.8 17.8 0
2007 689 41.6 16.6 2.3
2008 674 47.0 14.3 3.3
2009 697 37.8 16.1 3.9
2010 738 39.0 18.9 6.8
2011 766 n/a n/a 3.5
2012 868 44.5 19.5 n/a
2013 972 49.8 19.4 6.6
2014 1019 50.9 20.0 5.3
2015 1024 54.0 18.9 5.7
2016 1066 55.0 19.3 5.4
2017 1042 55.5 18.7 4.5
2018 1050 53.2 19.7 6
2019 1039 57.7 18.0 6.1
2020 1007 n/a n/a 5.6
2021 941 55.5 16.9 6.1
2022 816 53.3 15.3 6.5
2023 797 49.4 16.1 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 512 25.4 20.1 n/a
1989 505 26.3 19.2 n/a
1990 496 26.4 18.7 n/a
1991 569 27.9 20.3 n/a
1992 574 28.4 20.2 5.7
1993 608 33.5 18.1 6.1
1994 592 34.5 17.2 3.5
1995 648 37.4 17.3 4.6
1996 648 37.4 17.3 4.6
1997 667 40.4 16.5 2.8
1998 706 41.3 17.1 1.6
1999 740 42.3 17.5 1.4
2000 745 45.2 16.5 2.4
2001 761 46.2 16.5 1.2
2002 775 43.8 17.7 2
2003 775 43.8 17.7 2
2004 761 41.9 18.2 2
2005 736 41.3 17.8 2
2006 726 40.8 17.8 0
2007 689 41.6 16.6 2.3
2008 674 47.0 14.3 3.3
2009 697 37.8 16.1 3.9
2010 738 39.0 18.9 6.8
2011 766 n/a n/a 3.5
2012 868 44.5 19.5 n/a
2013 972 49.8 19.4 6.6
2014 1019 50.9 20.0 5.3
2015 1024 54.0 18.9 5.7
2016 1066 55.0 19.3 5.4
2017 1042 55.5 18.7 4.5
2018 1050 53.2 19.7 6
2019 1039 57.7 18.0 6.1
2020 1007 n/a n/a 5.6
2021 941 55.5 16.9 6.1
2022 816 53.3 15.3 6.5
2023 797 49.4 16.1 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Valley Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,099

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 93rd of 2788 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mill Valley Middle)84.278.9
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mill Valley Elementary)84.278.9
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Middle)74.368
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Elementary)74.368
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mill Valley Middle)82.476.1
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mill Valley Elementary)82.476.1
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Middle)77.968.8
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Elementary)77.968.8
 9.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mill Valley Middle)86.380.1
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Mill Valley Elementary)86.380.2
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Middle)80.374.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Elementary)80.375
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Mill Valley Middle)66.369.3
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Mill Valley Elementary)66.369.3
 3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1039797
 23.3%
African American56
 20%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian4941
 16.3%
Hispanic8581
 4.7%
Pacific Islander11
White789577
 26.9%
Two or More Races10489
 14.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%8%
 2%


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Students who attend Mill Valley Middle usually go on to attend Tamalpais High

Students at Mill Valley Middle are 72% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Yes! Mill Valley Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 94th of 2798 California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 797 students attended Mill Valley Middle.


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