Tamalpais Valley Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 80%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
77%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School?
394 students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tamalpais Valley Elementary School offer ?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tamalpais Valley Elementary School part of?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School is part of Mill Valley Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Minimum Day)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
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