ASSESSMENT
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. The Mill Valley School District has developed a full assessment system that incorporates classroom assessments, the primary means to inform instruction and learning; local assessments, through ETF (Education Task Force); and state-mandated assessments, through the California STAR program.
An effective assessment system should assist teachers, students, parents and community members in developing a full, rich educational program. For more information on assessments, please click on any link.
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Mill Valley publishes an annual overview of the district and schools.
Standardized Testing and Report Results (STAR)
Yearly results of STAR standardized tests by school from the California Department of Education.
District Progress Reports
Students at the elementary schools receive student progress reports which specifically set out goals and achievement levels expected to age and grade level. At the middle school, students receive grades on a four-point (A-D) scale in individual courses.
Academic Performance Index (API) Report
From the State of California Office of Education Data Center.
The Education Task Force (ETF) Writing Assessment sets basic standards for writing and is administered to students in fourth, sixth and eighth grades. A score of four or better is considered a competent score.