Summary:
In zip code 94901 in San Rafael, there is one public middle school, James B. Davidson Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 for the San Rafael City Elementary district.
James B. Davidson Middle is a large school that has shown consistent improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over the last three years. Its performance is a mix of strengths and challenges: students perform better than the district average in English Language Arts and Science but lag in Mathematics compared to both the district and state. Notably, the school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate much lower than the state average, which is a positive sign of student engagement.
With nearly 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic need. Despite this, it has demonstrated a steady upward trend in statewide rankings. The detailed data suggests that targeted support in mathematics could be a key area for further growth, as the school's investment per student and improving trajectory indicate a committed effort toward student success.
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