Corte Madera

4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 255 students in grades 4-8, Corte Madera ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Corte Madera ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Corte Madera's student population of 255 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
255 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Corte Madera ranks within the top 5% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corte Madera is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#107 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)
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79%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Corte Madera and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
82%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Corte Madera and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
13%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
67%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Corte Madera and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Corte Madera and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Corte Madera and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corte Madera's ranking?
Corte Madera is ranked #107 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Corte Madera?
255 students attend Corte Madera.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Corte Madera students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corte Madera?
Corte Madera has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Corte Madera offer ?
Corte Madera offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Corte Madera part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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