Mill Valley Middle vs Tamalpais Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km 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 Valley Elementary
Mill Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
| Measure | Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley, California | Tamalpais Valley Elementary Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 1,334 | #98 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #440 of 15,369 | #3200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 721 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 80% |
| city | Mill Valley | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.2 vs 83.4).
- •Tamalpais Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Tamalpais Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 6.2%).
- •Mill Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.4).
- •Mill Valley Middle is the larger school with 721 students compared with 368.
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 Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Valley Middle ranks higher (88.2 vs 83.4 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 Valley Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mill Valley and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Valley Middle: 721. Tamalpais Valley Elementary: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Valley Middle and Tamalpais Valley Elementary rank in California?
Mill Valley Middle is 9th of 1,334 and Tamalpais Valley Elementary is 98th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).