Summary:
San Rafael City Elementary district contains one middle school, James B. Davidson Middle, serving grades 6-8 with over 1,000 students in a community where many families face economic challenges.
This school shows a clear and positive trend of improvement, having moved up in statewide rankings over the last three years. It manages student attendance well, with a chronic absenteeism rate notably better than the California average. A relative strength is in English Language Arts, where student performance exceeds the San Rafael City Elementary district average and is closest to meeting the state benchmark.
Areas for growth include mathematics, where proficiency lags behind both district and state averages, particularly in sixth grade. While per-student funding is substantial, academic results in core subjects overall remain below state standards, indicating an opportunity to refine how resources support classroom learning. For parents, the school demonstrates steady progress and effective student support systems, with a focused need to strengthen math instruction to accelerate student achievement.
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