Excellent
#1253 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
San Geronimo Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Lagunitas Elementary · San Geronimo, CA
A Lagunitas Elementary elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, San Geronimo, CA 94963
- Math 44% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Geronimo Valley Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Geronimo Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low187/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$206,375
Median home value
$1,220,800
College educated
87.8%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94963; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagunitas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| NicasioEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Manor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| San Domenico SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 690 | 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.
Lagunitas Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Geronimo Valley Elementary is listed in Lagunitas Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Geronimo Valley Elementary
San Geronimo Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Geronimo, CA, part of Lagunitas Elementary, serving approximately 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Geronimo Valley Elementary
What grades does San Geronimo Valley Elementary serve?
San Geronimo Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend San Geronimo Valley Elementary?
San Geronimo Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Geronimo Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Geronimo Valley Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Geronimo Valley Elementary rank in CA?
San Geronimo Valley Elementary ranks #1,253 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Geronimo Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Geronimo Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 San Geronimo Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Geronimo Valley Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Geronimo Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, San Geronimo Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Geronimo Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Geronimo Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Geronimo Valley Elementary?
18.3% of students at San Geronimo 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (415) 488-9421
- Area population (ZIP 94963)
- 562
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 94963; 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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