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Mills College Childrens School

5000 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94613-0946 -

School Notes Overview:

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society. Mills encourages openness to experimentation in the context of established academic disciplines. Programs are designed to reflect the importance of global issues, provide an understanding of the natural world, and enhance opportunities for women in their developing roles throughout society. The curriculum combines traditional liberal arts with new educational initiatives that recognize the value of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Inspired by a teaching philosophy that grows out of its longstanding dedication to women’s education, Mills provides a dynamic learning environment that encourages intellectual exploration. The faculty of nationally and internationally respected scholars and artists is dedicated to developing the strengths of every student, preparing them for lifelong intellectual, personal, and professional growth....

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School Overview:

	Mills College Childrens School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Laboratory Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	122 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	49%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 70 students
	Kind - 15 students
	Grade 1 - 3 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 9 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:27	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Mills is an independent liberal arts college for women with graduate programs for women and men. The College educates students to think critically and communicate responsibly and effectively, to accept the challenges of their creative visions, and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to effect thoughtful changes in a global, multicultural society. Mills encourages openness to experimentation in the context of established academic disciplines. Programs are designed to reflect the importance of global issues, provide an understanding of the natural world, and enhance opportunities for women in their developing roles throughout society. The curriculum combines traditional liberal arts with new educational initiatives that recognize the value of cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. Inspired by a teaching philosophy that grows out of its longstanding dedication to women’s education, Mills provides a dynamic learning environment that encourages intellectual exploration. The faculty of nationally and internationally respected scholars and artists is dedicated to developing the strengths of every student, preparing them for lifelong intellectual, personal, and professional growth.
Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94613)	School Zip (94613)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	32%
Population Average Age	n/a	33 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	55% / 45%