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#5927 of 9,539 schools in CA
Madrone High Continuation
High School · San Rafael City High · San Rafael, CA
A San Rafael City High high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 Mission Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madrone High Continuation score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 6% across the 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madrone High Continuation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,302 | Compare → |
| Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San RafaelPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Marin AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 447 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Rafael City High
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madrone High Continuation is listed in San Rafael City High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madrone High Continuation
Madrone High Continuation is a public high school in San Rafael, CA, part of San Rafael City High, serving approximately 120 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,927 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madrone High Continuation
What grades does Madrone High Continuation serve?
Madrone High Continuation serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madrone High Continuation?
Madrone High Continuation has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madrone High Continuation?
The student-teacher ratio at Madrone High Continuation is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madrone High Continuation rank in CA?
Madrone High Continuation ranks #5,927 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Madrone High Continuation's MySchoolScout rating?
Madrone High Continuation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Madrone High Continuation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madrone High Continuation has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Madrone High Continuation a charter school?
No, Madrone High Continuation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madrone High Continuation a Title I school?
No, Madrone High Continuation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madrone High Continuation?
86.7% of students at Madrone High Continuation 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (415) 485-2435
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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