Mill Valley Middle vs Tamalpais High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Valley Middle
Mill Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
Tamalpais High
Mill Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
| Measure | Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley, California | Tamalpais High Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,334 | #105 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #440 of 15,369 | #3172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 721 | 1,470 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 1,470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Mill Valley | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 70.6).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 11.8%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.3).
- •Tamalpais High is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 721.
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 Mill Valley Middle better than Tamalpais High?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Valley Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 70.6 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 Mill Valley Middle and Tamalpais High?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Mill Valley and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Valley Middle: 721. Tamalpais High: 1,470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Valley Middle and Tamalpais High rank in California?
Mill Valley Middle is 9th of 1,334 and Tamalpais High is 105th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).