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#3630 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Novato Charter
Elementary School · Novato Charter District · Novato, CA
A charter elementary school in Novato, CA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
940 C St., Novato, CA 94949
- Math 47% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Novato Charter score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 54% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Novato Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novato), 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
$116,101
Median home value
$1,075,600
Median rent
$2,596/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94949; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Tk-8Enrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Loma Verde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Mary E. Silveira ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Gate AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 62 | 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.
Novato Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Novato Charter is listed in Novato Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Novato Charter
Novato Charter is a public elementary school in Novato, CA, part of Novato Charter District, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,630 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Novato Charter
What grades does Novato Charter serve?
Novato Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Novato Charter?
Novato Charter has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novato Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Novato Charter is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Novato Charter rank in CA?
Novato Charter ranks #3,630 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Novato Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Novato Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Novato Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Novato Charter has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Novato Charter a charter school?
Yes, Novato Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Novato Charter a Title I school?
No, Novato Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Novato Charter?
13.9% of students at Novato Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (415) 883-4254
- Area population (ZIP 94949)
- 18,357
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 94949; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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