Excellent
#92 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Cove
Elementary School · Larkspur-corte Madera · Corte Madera, CA
A Larkspur-corte Madera elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
330 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera, CA 94925
- Math 77% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cove score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cove 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low187/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$220,771
Median home value
$1,702,000
Median rent
$3,468/mo
College educated
76.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Marin Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Marin Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Bel Aire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 3–5 | 1.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Larkspur-corte Madera
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cove is listed in Larkspur-Corte Madera; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cove
Cove is a public elementary school in Corte Madera, CA, part of Larkspur-corte Madera, serving approximately 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cove
What grades does Cove serve?
Cove serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cove?
Cove has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cove?
The student-teacher ratio at Cove is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cove rank in CA?
Cove ranks #92 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cove's MySchoolScout rating?
Cove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Cove?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cove has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Cove a charter school?
No, Cove is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cove a Title I school?
No, Cove is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cove?
10.2% of students at Cove 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (415) 945-9046
- Area population (ZIP 94925)
- 10,101
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
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 94925; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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