James B. Davidson Middle School
Tel:
(415)485-2400
- James B. Davidson Middle School serves 1,201 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
James B. Davidson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- James B. Davidson Middle School's student population of 1,201 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,201 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James B. Davidson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James B. Davidson Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4308 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 29% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Rafael City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James B. Davidson Middle School is Madrone High Continuation (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adaline E. Kent Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Laurel Dell Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Rafael Laurel Dell Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 205 students
0.1 miles
225 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-2317 0.1 K-5 205 - San Rafael Short Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 215 students
0.5 miles
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-3793 0.5 K-5 215 - San Rafael Madrone High Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 70 students
0.8 miles
185 Mission Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-2435 0.8 9-12 70 - San Rafael San Rafael High School Grades: 9-12 | 1294 students
0.8 miles
185 Mission Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-2330 0.8 9-12 1294 - San Rafael Coleman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 406 students
1.0 miles
800 Belle Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415)485-2420 1.0 K-5 406
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