Very Good
#3453 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Lucas Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Miller Creek Elementary · San Rafael, CA
A Miller Creek Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1175 Idylberry Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903
- Math 72% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucas Valley Elementary score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 70% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lucas Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$127,464
Median home value
$1,149,400
Median rent
$3,026/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94903; 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 Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Marin Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| San Domenico SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Montessori De Terra LindaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 79 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miller Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucas Valley Elementary is listed in Miller Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucas Valley Elementary
Lucas Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Rafael, CA, part of Miller Creek Elementary, serving approximately 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,453 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucas Valley Elementary
What grades does Lucas Valley Elementary serve?
Lucas Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lucas Valley Elementary?
Lucas Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucas Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucas Valley Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucas Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Lucas Valley Elementary ranks #3,453 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lucas Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lucas Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Lucas Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucas Valley Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lucas Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Lucas Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucas Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lucas Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucas Valley Elementary?
6.6% of students at Lucas Valley Elementary 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
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (415) 492-3730
- Area population (ZIP 94903)
- 31,135
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 94903; 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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