Very Good
#3352 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
James B. Davidson Middle
Middle School · San Rafael City Elementary · San Rafael, CA
A San Rafael City Elementary middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
280 Woodland Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
- Math 31% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James B. Davidson Middle score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James B. Davidson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,042/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Rafael), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,837
Median home value
$1,369,500
Median rent
$2,229/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San RafaelPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Adaline E. Kent MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Hall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Irine M Hunt School of MarinPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 55 | 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.
San Rafael City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
James B. Davidson Middle is listed in San Rafael City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James B. Davidson Middle
James B. Davidson Middle is a public middle school in San Rafael, CA, part of San Rafael City Elementary, serving approximately 1,040 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,352 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James B. Davidson Middle
What grades does James B. Davidson Middle serve?
James B. Davidson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James B. Davidson Middle?
James B. Davidson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,040 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B. Davidson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James B. Davidson Middle is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James B. Davidson Middle rank in CA?
James B. Davidson Middle ranks #3,352 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James B. Davidson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
James B. Davidson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 James B. Davidson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James B. Davidson Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James B. Davidson Middle a charter school?
No, James B. Davidson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James B. Davidson Middle a Title I school?
No, James B. Davidson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James B. Davidson Middle?
72.9% of students at James B. Davidson Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (415) 485-2400
- Area population (ZIP 94901)
- 41,095
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 94901; 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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