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2255 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903-1699
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
66.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
58.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 219/1,204 (82nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 183/1,204 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 620 |
| Low-Income Students | 126 (20.3%) |
| English Learners | 70 (11.3%) |
| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.6 points from last year and rose 9.3 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.4% to 71.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 44.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.7% to 65.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.3-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
3.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.9% 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 Miller Creek Middle rank in California?
Miller Creek Middle ranks No. 219 of 1,204 in reading and No. 183 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Miller Creek Middle compare with other schools in San Rafael?
Miller Creek Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Rafael with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San RafaelHow does Miller Creek Middle compare with other schools in Marin County?
Miller Creek Middle is No. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Creek MiddleThis school | 58.4% | 66.2% |
| James B. Davidson Middle | 34.2% | 43.0% |
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