Excellent
#59 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Corte Madera
Middle School · Portola Valley Elementary · Portola Valley, CA
A Portola Valley Elementary middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4575 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley, CA 94028
- Math 85% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Corte Madera score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Corte Madera sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
78%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Entrada MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 4–8 | 4.1 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Hillview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 858 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Portola Valley Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $33,033NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Corte Madera is listed in Portola Valley Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Corte Madera
Corte Madera is a public middle school in Portola Valley, CA, part of Portola Valley Elementary, serving approximately 258 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Corte Madera
What grades does Corte Madera serve?
Corte Madera serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Corte Madera?
Corte Madera has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corte Madera?
The student-teacher ratio at Corte Madera is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Corte Madera rank in CA?
Corte Madera ranks #59 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Corte Madera's MySchoolScout rating?
Corte Madera has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Corte Madera?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Corte Madera has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Corte Madera a charter school?
No, Corte Madera is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Corte Madera a Title I school?
No, Corte Madera is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corte Madera?
6.2% of students at Corte Madera qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 851-1777
- Area population (ZIP 94028)
- 6,645
- Area median age
- 56.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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