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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,350 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 71% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,350 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, which is ranked #57 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
961 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
71%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
124 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
120
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,453 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,219 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,453
$19,801
Spending / Student
$17,219
$18,236
Best Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 78% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Cove
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Hall Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,350 students.
What is the rank of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District is ranked #57 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
71% of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 $17,219 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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