Excellent
#1309 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Sun Valley Elementary
Elementary School · San Rafael City Elementary · San Rafael, CA
A San Rafael City Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 Happy Ln., San Rafael, CA 94901
- Math 71% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sun Valley Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sun 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irine M Hunt School of MarinPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| San Anselmo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| St. Anselm SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Rafael City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Sun Valley Elementary is listed in San Rafael City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun Valley Elementary
Sun Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in San Rafael, CA, part of San Rafael City Elementary, serving approximately 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,309 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Valley Elementary
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary serve?
Sun Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary?
Sun Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Sun Valley Elementary ranks #1,309 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sun Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun 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 Sun Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Valley Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sun Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Valley Elementary?
31.0% of students at Sun 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (415) 485-2440
- 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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