Bel Aire Elementary vs Mill Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Aire Elementary
Tiburon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
322 students
Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
| Measure | Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon, California | Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #101 of 5,693 | #9 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3209 of 50,301 | #440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 6.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Tiburon | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 83.3).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 8.1%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.9).
- •Mill Valley Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 322.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bel Aire Elementary better than Mill Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Valley Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 83.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bel Aire Elementary and Mill Valley Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tiburon and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Aire Elementary: 322. Mill Valley Middle: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Aire Elementary and Mill Valley Middle rank in California?
Bel Aire Elementary is 101st of 5,693 and Mill Valley Middle is 9th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).