Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Millikin Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Millikin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Millikin Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millikin Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millikin Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
89%
12%
Hispanic
1%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Millikan Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millikin Elementary School's ranking?
Millikin Elementary School is ranked #2 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Millikin Elementary School often compared to?
Millikin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Millikin Elementary School?
504 students attend Millikin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Millikin Elementary School students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millikin Elementary School?
Millikin Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Millikin Elementary School offer ?
Millikin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Millikin Elementary School part of?
Millikin Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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