What Millbrae School District does

Millbrae Elementary School District (MESD) is a California public school district operating four elementary schools — Green Hills, Lomita Park, Meadows, and Spring Valley — and one middle school, Taylor Middle School, serving approximately 2,100 students from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade across Millbrae and adjacent parts of San Bruno in San Mateo County. The district delivers the standard California K-8 curriculum supplemented by 21st-century STEM labs, art and music programs, special education, English Language Learner services, child nutrition, health services, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and After School Education and Safety (ASES) programming operated by partner Strata Learning (formerly Happy Hall Inc.). Enrollment is assigned by residential address within defined school boundaries and is administered centrally through the District Office at 555 Richmond Drive, Millbrae.

The district's technology platform is built on a 1:1 Chromebook program running Chrome OS with managed MESD Google Workspace for Education (GAFE) accounts, supported by the Synergy Student Information System with ParentVUE parent-portal access and ParentSquare as the district-wide family communication and notification system. These are commodity SaaS products rather than proprietary assets; the technical differentiation lies in operational integration (device provisioning, account lifecycle, SIS-linked parent access) rather than in any in-house software or AI capability.

MESD is funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) per-pupil apportionments augmented by federal categorical programs (Title I, ESSER III), and supplemented locally by voter-approved parcel taxes (Measure N 2018-2023 at $97/parcel, Measure A 2023-2032 at $125/parcel generating approximately $925,000 annually). Capital needs are funded separately by general obligation bonds, most recently Measure J, a $95 million bond passed in November 2024 to modernize facilities and rebuild Lomita Park Elementary School. As a government entity governed by an elected Board of Education (Karen Chin, Frank Barbaro, Claire Beltrami, Lynne Ferrario, Maggie Musa) and administered by Superintendent Lisa Hickey and Chief Business Official Mary Pollett, the district is described in its own materials as among the lowest-funded in San Mateo County and is therefore dependent on continued voter support for supplemental local funding.

Name

Millbrae School District

Legal name

Millbrae Elementary School District

Website

https://millbraeschooldistrict.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Millbrae Elementary School District is a California public K-8 district operating four elementary schools and one middle school for approximately 2,100 students in Millbrae and parts of San Bruno, funded by state apportionments and voter-approved local parcel taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school services
• Special education programs
• Expanded learning programs
• Child nutrition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Millbrae

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Parcel Tax Revenue: Measure A parcel tax generates $125 per parcel annually, raising approximately $925,000 per year for 9 years (passed May 2023). Previously, Measure N generated $97 per parcel ($700,000/year from 2019-2023). Funds support teachers, academic programs, technology, art, and music.
2. General Obligation Bond (Measure J): November 2024 Measure J bond measure passed to repair and modernize aging schools. Bond proceeds are controlled locally and subject to Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee review and mandatory annual audits.
3. State and Federal Funding: District receives per-pupil funding from California state and federal programs including Title I, ESSER III, LCAP, and other categorical programs. Student attendance rates directly impact funding levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Millbrae Elementary School District provides TK-8 public education to over 2,100 students across four elementary schools (Green Hills, Lomita Park, Meadows, Spring Valley) and one middle school (Taylor) in Millbrae and San Bruno, California. Core offerings include general academics, special education, English Language Learner programs, child nutrition, expanded before/after school learning, and a 1:1 Chromebook device program integrated with Google Workspace for Education.

Product overview

Millbrae Elementary School District provides K-8 public education services to over 2,100 students across five schools (Green Hills Elementary, Lomita Park Elementary, Meadows Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary, and Taylor Middle School). The district operates as a unified educational platform offering core general education, special education, English Language Learner programs, child nutrition services, and before/after school care. Technology infrastructure includes district-managed Chromebooks and Google Workspace for Education. The district also provides community facility rentals through an online permit system. Note: As a public school district, the organization does not offer a commercial product in the traditional sense; these are educational and administrative services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green Hills Elementary School TK-5 elementary school located at 401 Ludeman Lane, Millbrae, serving local neighborhood students within district attendance boundaries.
• Lomita Park Elementary School TK-5 elementary school located at 200 Santa Helena, San Bruno, serving local neighborhood students. Scheduled for rebuild under Measure J bond funding.
• Meadows Elementary School TK-5 elementary school located at 1101 Helen Drive, Millbrae, serving local neighborhood students within district attendance boundaries.
• Spring Valley Elementary School TK-5 elementary school located at 817 Murchison Drive, Millbrae, serving local neighborhood students within district attendance boundaries.
• Taylor Middle School Grades 6-8 middle school located at 850 Taylor Boulevard, Millbrae, the district's sole middle school site preparing students for high school transition.
• Special Education Services Inclusive special education programs and student services for students with disabilities, overseen by the Director of Special Education and Student Services.
• English Language Learner (ELL) Program Academic and linguistic support services for English learners in the district, promoting English language development across all school sites.
• Before and After School Programs Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs operated by Strata Learning (formerly Happy Hall Inc.) at elementary schools and Taylor Middle School, providing before/after school supervision and enrichment.
• Child Nutrition Services Student meal and nutrition programs delivered across district school sites, managed by the Director of Child Nutrition Services and an external nutrition services partner.
• Chromebook and Technology Program 1:1 device program issuing each student a district-managed Chromebook with Chrome OS and MESD-configured Google Apps for Education account profile for instructional and homework use.
• Community Facility Rentals School facility rentals for community groups and external organizations, scheduled through Civic Permits online booking system under district facility use fee schedule with insurance requirements.

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity nonprofit organization supporting district schools through fundraising and educational initiatives. Listed as a key community partner with shared mission of supporting Millbrae students.
• City of MillbraecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing community resources and coordination. Listed as a key community partner with shared community development goals.
• Millbrae RecreationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerParks and recreation department partner providing community programming and facility sharing opportunities.
• Millbrae Library and San Mateo County LibrariessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic library system partners providing literacy resources, educational materials, and community programming support for district students.
• Strata Learning (formerly Happy Hall Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted provider of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and after school enrichment programs at elementary schools and Taylor Middle School. Provides before/after school supervision and academic enrichment.
• San Mateo County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partner working closely with district to maintain school safety standards. Collaborates on emergency response protocols and campus security.
• San Mateo County Office of EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level educational agency providing resources, support, and oversight. Partner in The Big Five emergency response framework adopted by all San Mateo County school districts.
• Pacific Educators InsuranceminorOthersProvides voluntary student accident insurance program available for purchase by families. Offers low-cost accident coverage plans through the district.
• TBK Bank (Bond Consultant)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBond consultant managing Measure J bond RFPs and project bidding information for facilities improvements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• South San Francisco Unified School District: Larger adjacent K-12 unified school district serving South San Francisco. Comparable California K-12 governance and funding structure but operates with a broader grade span and larger footprint than Millbrae.

Others

• Strata Learning (formerly Happy Hall Inc.): Contracted before/after-school and ELOP program provider for MESD elementary and middle school sites. Operates as an extension of district services for expanded learning hours.
• San Mateo County Office of Education: County-level educational oversight body partnering with MESD on emergency response, compliance, and student programs. Provides governance and program-adjacent services rather than direct instruction.

Direct peers

• Redwood City School District: K-8 public school district in nearby Redwood City, San Mateo County. Operates a directly comparable multi-site elementary/middle school model under the same California funding framework.
• San Carlos School District: Neighboring K-8 public district in San Carlos, CA. Same California funding model, geographic proximity, and small-district governance profile.
• San Mateo-Foster City School District: Larger K-8 public school district serving San Mateo and Foster City. Operates with the same California K-8 model, parcel-tax supplementation, and county-office oversight as Millbrae.
• Pacifica School District: Public K-8 district serving Pacifica in northern San Mateo County. Comparable district size, grade span, and reliance on parcel-tax supplementation.
• San Bruno Park School District: Adjacent K-8 public elementary school district serving San Bruno, sharing the same San Mateo County geography and parcel-tax funding model as Millbrae. Direct peer in scale, funding structure, and governance.
• Hillsborough City School District: Public K-8 district in adjacent Hillsborough, California. Comparable in grade span, public funding model, and operates within the same San Mateo County oversight framework as MESD.
• Burlingame School District: Neighboring K-8 public school district in San Mateo County, CA. Operates same TK-8 grade span, parcel-tax-funded structure, and small-district governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MillbraeElementarySchoolDistrict

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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