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940 C Street, Novato, CA 94949-5060
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 48.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 48.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 171/1,734 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 335/1,735 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 269 |
| Low-Income Students | 43 (16.0%) |
| English Learners | 8 (3.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period. Math fell 6.9 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 82.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.6% to 65.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 1.8 points ahead in math. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 Novato Charter compare within the district?
Novato Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Novato Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Novato Charter rank in California?
Novato Charter ranks No. 171 of 1,734 in reading and No. 335 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Novato Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.0% meet the reading standard and 50.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Novato Charter compare with other schools in Novato?
Novato Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Novato with 2026 results.
Explore schools in NovatoHow does Novato Charter compare with other schools in Marin County?
Novato Charter is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Marin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Marin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Novato CharterThis school | 48.4% | 68.3% |
| Hamilton Meadow Park | 20.1% | 27.4% |
