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#8955 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Pedro Elementary
Elementary School · San Rafael City Elementary · San Rafael, CA
A San Rafael City Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
498 Point San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94901
- Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 11% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Pedro Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Pedro Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat 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
$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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahia Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Coleman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| St Raphael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 188 | 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 Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Pedro Elementary is listed in San Rafael City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Pedro Elementary
San Pedro Elementary is a public elementary school in San Rafael, CA, part of San Rafael City Elementary, serving approximately 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,955 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Pedro Elementary
What grades does San Pedro Elementary serve?
San Pedro Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Pedro Elementary?
San Pedro Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Pedro Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Pedro Elementary rank in CA?
San Pedro Elementary ranks #8,955 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Pedro Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Pedro Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Pedro Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Pedro Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Pedro Elementary a charter school?
No, San Pedro Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Pedro Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Pedro Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Pedro Elementary?
99.8% of students at San Pedro 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
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (415) 485-2450
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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