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Mill Valley Elementary

W191S6445 Hillendale Dr, Muskego, WI 53150Muskego-Norway School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
448
Students
Total enrolled
$14,415
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 16% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 448 students in grades PK–04 in Muskego, Wisconsin.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,415 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mill Valley Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Muskego, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–04 with 448 students. The district invests $14,415 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 13% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mill Valley Elementary

448
Total Students
12.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
13%
Free Lunch
35
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution221 male · 227 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility13%
National avg 52% · 57 students
Student Composition
85%
8%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551017001333

Academic Outcomes at Mill Valley Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53150

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,415Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,415
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,342
Student Support$2,739
Administration$1,730
Operations$2,162
Other$1,441
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,415 spent per student, an estimated $6,386 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
49%
State government
44.0%
Local (property tax)
49.0%
Federal programs
7.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 13% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Bay Lane ElementaryLakeview Elementary
↓
Middle
Lake Denoon MiddleMuskego Lakes Middle
↓
High School
Muskego High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyWaukesha County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMuskego-Norway School District →
Phone: (262)971-1830
NCES ID: 551017001333
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Muskego seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Muskego-Norway School District
High
Muskego High
1,686 students · 09–12
● 50 opp4% FRL
Elem
Bay Lane Elementary
919 students · PK–04
● 50 opp10% FRL
Mid
Lake Denoon Middle
724 students · 05–08
● 50 opp13% FRL
Mid
Muskego Lakes Middle
691 students · 05–08
● 50 opp11% FRL
Elem
Lakeview Elementary
299 students · PK–04
● 44 opp13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
W191S6445 Hillendale Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.