Mill Valley Elementary

Summary:

Mill Valley Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Muskego, Wisconsin, serving 448 students in grades PK-4 and part of the highly-ranked Muskego-Norway School District.

Mill Valley Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Wisconsin, achieving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 9th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with over 80% of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Mill Valley Elementary also excels in social studies and science, with 89.8% and 85.71% of 4th-graders, respectively, scoring proficient or better. The school's success extends to various student subgroups, including Hispanic, multi-racial, special education, and economically disadvantaged students, who all rank among the top in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Robinwood Elementary and Poplar Creek Elementary, Mill Valley Elementary maintains a clear academic advantage across all subject areas. Additionally, the school's consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.2% to 5.0% in recent years, are a testament to the school's ability to engage and support its students. Mill Valley Elementary's exceptional performance and consistent high rankings over the past decade make it a model of educational excellence in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 W191S6445 Hillendale Dr
       Muskego, WI  53150-9092


(262) 971-1830

District: Muskego-Norway School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,901 Help


Students who attend Mill Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lake Denoon Middle
High:    Muskego High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mill Valley Elementary ranks better than 99.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Muskego-Norway School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mill Valley Elementary is 12.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Muskego-Norway School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mill Valley Elementary is $11,901. 1 elementary schools in the Muskego-Norway School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mill Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mill Valley Elementary 9th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Mill Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Muskego-Norway School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Muskego-Norway School District 15th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mill Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.79 105th 633 83.4%
2006 87.02 23rd 712 96.8%
2008 77.19 140th 1021 86.3%
2009 77.00 150th 1030 85.4%
2010 81.17 78th 1045 92.5%
2011 83.48 47th 1046 95.5%
2012 85.82 20th 1045 98.1%
2013 81.71 93rd 1053 91.2%
2014 85.03 70th 1061 93.4%
2015 88.24 26th 1076 97.6%
2016 90.54 36th 1075 96.7%
2017 89.12 55th 1071 94.9%
2018 92.80 17th 1025 98.3%
2019 97.03 5th 1037 99.5%
2021 97.31 5th 1050 99.5%
2022 97.27 4th 1067 99.6%
2023 95.10 10th 1067 99.1%
2024 93.76 9th 1061 99.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.59 5th 119 95.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.50 43rd 742 94.2%
2021 96.45 6th 746 99.2%
2022 95.73 13th 748 98.3%
2023 90.27 26th 770 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.98 176th 854 79.4%
2019 97.88 3rd 874 99.7%
2021 94.45 9th 847 98.9%
2022 98.01 4th 859 99.5%
2023 86.61 38th 871 95.6%
2024 90.98 19th 866 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.36 58th 997 94.2%
2019 96.43 4th 1002 99.6%
2021 96.87 4th 1004 99.6%
2022 96.35 5th 1017 99.5%
2023 95.78 5th 1010 99.5%
2024 91.18 20th 1011 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.68 5th 997 99.5%
2019 96.37 4th 1002 99.6%
2021 95.90 6th 1003 99.4%
2022 96.51 5th 1017 99.5%
2023 90.63 27th 1011 97.3%
2024 93.90 7th 1012 99.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.51 3rd 274 98.9%
2024 99.48 1st 331 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mill Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.58 6th 718 99.2%
2021 97.57 3rd 699 99.6%
2022 96.34 5th 704 99.3%
2023 92.93 15th 715 97.9%
2024 90.29 24th 727 96.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Mill Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 212 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 212
1990 205 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 251 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1993 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 306 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 371 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 371 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 394 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 414 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1999 406 3 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 339 1 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 393 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 339 1 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 339 1 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 358 1 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 348 1 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 331 2 3 11 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 321 2 7 12 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 342 2 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2009 329 3 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 318 3 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2011 333 2 4 19 0 4 4 0 366
2012 342 3 8 17 0 2 5 0 377
2013 317 4 10 20 0 2 8 0 361
2014 324 6 9 14 0 1 11 0 365
2015 302 4 10 17 0 0 9 0 342
2016 298 2 7 21 0 0 7 0 335
2017 330 1 5 17 0 0 5 0 358
2018 343 1 3 21 0 0 5 0 373
2019 524 1 4 28 0 0 15 0 572
2020 526 0 4 32 0 0 15 0 577
2021 438 1 3 29 2 0 22 0 495
2022 412 0 1 30 1 0 28 0 472
2023 379 0 2 38 1 0 28 0 448
2024 358 2 1 41 0 0 26 0 428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mill Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 212 14.1 15.0 2.4
1990 206 14.6 14.1 5.3
1991 228 14.1 16.1 2.2
1992 251 14.5 17.3 3.6
1993 270 15.9 17.0 1.9
1994 307 18.0 17.1 2.3
1995 374 18.1 20.7 2.4
1996 374 18.1 20.7 2.4
1997 401 19.8 20.3 2.5
1998 423 21.0 20.1 2.4
1999 419 23.0 18.2 4.1
2000 349 24.1 14.5 4
2001 404 20.8 19.4 4
2002 354 23.0 15.4 3.4
2003 354 23.0 15.4 3.4
2004 371 23.1 16.1 4
2005 361 23.2 15.6 n/a
2006 348 21.2 16.4 n/a
2007 343 20.1 17.1 5.8
2008 366 21.9 16.7 5.7
2009 354 22.6 15.7 5.4
2010 342 20.3 16.8 7.6
2011 366 19.2 19.0 9.6
2012 377 18.1 20.8 14.3
2013 361 18.1 19.9 16.9
2014 365 20.1 18.1 19.7
2015 342 n/a n/a 17.8
2016 335 21.0 15.9 12.8
2017 358 22.6 15.8 12
2018 373 23.1 16.1 8.8
2019 572 35.6 16.0 9.4
2020 577 34.6 16.6 9.4
2021 495 30.6 16.1 12.7
2022 472 33.1 14.2 15.3
2023 448 34.8 12.8 12.7
2024 428 34.0 12.5 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mill Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 212 14.1 15.0 2.4
1990 206 14.6 14.1 5.3
1991 228 14.1 16.1 2.2
1992 251 14.5 17.3 3.6
1993 270 15.9 17.0 1.9
1994 307 18.0 17.1 2.3
1995 374 18.1 20.7 2.4
1996 374 18.1 20.7 2.4
1997 401 19.8 20.3 2.5
1998 423 21.0 20.1 2.4
1999 419 23.0 18.2 4.1
2000 349 24.1 14.5 4
2001 404 20.8 19.4 4
2002 354 23.0 15.4 3.4
2003 354 23.0 15.4 3.4
2004 371 23.1 16.1 4
2005 361 23.2 15.6 n/a
2006 348 21.2 16.4 n/a
2007 343 20.1 17.1 5.8
2008 366 21.9 16.7 5.7
2009 354 22.6 15.7 5.4
2010 342 20.3 16.8 7.6
2011 366 19.2 19.0 9.6
2012 377 18.1 20.8 14.3
2013 361 18.1 19.9 16.9
2014 365 20.1 18.1 19.7
2015 342 n/a n/a 17.8
2016 335 21.0 15.9 12.8
2017 358 22.6 15.8 12
2018 373 23.1 16.1 8.8
2019 572 35.6 16.0 9.4
2020 577 34.6 16.6 9.4
2021 495 30.6 16.1 12.7
2022 472 33.1 14.2 15.3
2023 448 34.8 12.8 12.7
2024 428 34.0 12.5 15.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mill Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $342 (3.2%) $10,289 (96.8%) $10,629
2020 $264 (2.5%) $10,444 (97.5%) $10,708
2021 $242 (2.0%) $11,660 (98.0%) $11,901

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mill Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mill Valley Elementary)76.972.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muskego-Norway School District)59.264
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Elementary)91.288.4
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Muskego-Norway School District)72.277.4
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mill Valley Elementary)8380.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Muskego-Norway School District)69.773.5
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mill Valley Elementary)87.784.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Muskego-Norway School District)73.877.2
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Mill Valley Elementary)88.788.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Muskego-Norway School District)7885
 7.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Mill Valley Elementary)87.778.8
 8.9%
   4th Grade Science (Muskego-Norway School District)7873.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students572448
 21.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2838
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White524379
 27.7%
Two or More Races1528
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.4%12.7%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Valley Elementary

Yes! Mill Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools.

Students who attend Mill Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lake Denoon Middle
High : Muskego High

Students at Mill Valley Elementary are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended Mill Valley Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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