Miller Creek Elementary School District

380 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903-3523
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Miller Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,806 students in Miller Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Miller Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,806 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Miller Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked #146 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#145 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
59%
33%
69%
47%
50%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
56%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,639 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,757
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,639
$18,396

Best Miller Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Creek Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 Las Gallinas Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Lucas Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Idylberry Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Vallecito Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3750
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
375 Blackstone Dr.
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
Grades: K-5
| 437 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Miller Creek Elementary School District?
Miller Creek Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,806 students.
What is the rank of Miller Creek Elementary School District?
Miller Creek Elementary School District is ranked #146 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miller Creek Elementary School District?
56% of Miller Creek Elementary School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miller Creek Elementary School District?
Miller Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Miller Creek Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,639 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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