Top Rankings
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,166 students in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
1,166 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, which is ranked #49 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
68%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,997 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,936 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,997
$20,100
Spending / Student
$19,936
$18,512
Best Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cove
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Mohawk Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Hall Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,166 students.
What is the rank of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District is ranked #49 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
68% of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Larkspur-Corte Madera School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,936 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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