Larkspur-Corte Madera
Larkspur-Corte Madera has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 74.0/100 — 30.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Neil Cummins Elementary at 76/100, where 53.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,547 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 75.8/100 | 2 | 52.7% | 8.5% |
| Middle | Strong 70.2/100 | 1 | 46.8% | 11.8% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Larkspur-Corte Madera, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Larkspur-Corte Madera's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 75.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.
Consistency: Score range of 6.1 points — remarkably consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 9.6%, 8.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Neil Cummins Elementary leads the district at 76 with 53.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Larkspur-Corte Madera
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Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Larkspur-Corte Madera spends $14,547 per student in current expenditures — $267 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (2)
Larkspur-Corte Madera has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 75.8 — 32.1 points above the state average of 43.8. 2 of 2 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +0.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Neil Cummins Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 53.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Cummins Elementary Larkspur-Corte Madera High Ceiling | 53.6% | Strong 76/100 |
| 2 | Cove Larkspur-Corte Madera High Ceiling | 51.8% | Strong 75/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Larkspur-Corte Madera has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 70.2 — 29.8 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +2.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hall Middle with a Scope Score of 70 and 46.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hall Middle Larkspur-Corte Madera Strong All-Around | 46.8% | Strong 70/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Larkspur-Corte Madera
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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