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280 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901-5046
Summary
James B. Davidson Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 34.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 34.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 623/1,204 (48th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 514/1,204 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,052 |
| Low-Income Students | 742 (70.5%) |
| English Learners | 394 (37.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.8 points from last year and rose 4.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math +3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.3% to 46.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 623 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 56.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 82.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.3% to 39.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 43% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 57.8-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 73.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does James B. Davidson Middle rank in California?
James B. Davidson Middle ranks No. 623 of 1,204 in reading and No. 514 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does James B. Davidson Middle compare with other schools in San Rafael?
James B. Davidson Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Rafael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San RafaelHow does James B. Davidson Middle compare with other schools in Marin County?
James B. Davidson Middle is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 6–8 schools in Marin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Marin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| James B. Davidson MiddleThis school | 34.2% | 43.0% |
| Miller Creek Middle | 58.4% | 66.2% |
