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Ross Valley Charter
Elementary School · Ross Valley Charter District · Fairfax, CA
A charter elementary school in Fairfax, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 Marinda Dr., Fairfax, CA 94930
- Math 63% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross Valley Charter score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ross Valley Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfax), 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
$136,341
Median home value
$1,152,100
Median rent
$2,314/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94930; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Brookside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Hidden Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 283 | 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.
Ross Valley Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,220NCES 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.
Ross Valley Charter is listed in Ross Valley Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross Valley Charter
Ross Valley Charter is a public elementary school in Fairfax, CA, part of Ross Valley Charter District, serving approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,583 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross Valley Charter
What grades does Ross Valley Charter serve?
Ross Valley Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ross Valley Charter?
Ross Valley Charter has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Valley Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Valley Charter is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross Valley Charter rank in CA?
Ross Valley Charter ranks #5,583 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ross Valley Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross Valley Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Ross Valley Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross Valley Charter has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Ross Valley Charter a charter school?
Yes, Ross Valley Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ross Valley Charter a Title I school?
No, Ross Valley Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ross Valley Charter?
29.8% of students at Ross Valley 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (415) 534-6970
- Area population (ZIP 94930)
- 8,564
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 94930; 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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