Mill Valley Middle

797 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mill Valley Middle School (MVMS), located at 425 Sycamore Ave in Mill Valley, California, serves as the primary middle school for the Mill Valley School District. Nestled in a community known for its high academic standards and scenic surroundings, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8. It is widely recognized for fostering a rigorous learning environment that balances core academic excellence—particularly in mathematics, science, and the humanities—with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and student well-being.

Beyond the classroom, MVMS is known for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school encourages student participation in a variety of elective programs, including visual and performing arts, technology, and athletics, which help students explore their personal interests during their transitional middle school years. Supported by an active parent community and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a reputation for preparing students for the academic challenges of high school while cultivating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

797

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	81
Black	6
Asian	41
Two or More	89
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
577 (72.5 %)
Two or More
89 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
81 (10.2 %)
Asian
41 (5.2 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mill Valley Elementary
Phone:	(415)389-7711
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 240

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 296