San Rafael City Elementary
San Rafael City Elementary has 8 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 43.7/100 — 0.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sun Valley Elementary at 69/100, where 47.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,931 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 43.8/100 | 7 | 21.8% | 10.4% |
| Middle | Developing 42.4/100 | 1 | 17.7% | 13.3% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in San Rafael City Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: San Rafael City Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 43.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +2.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 47.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.7%, 7.4pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Sun Valley Elementary leads the district at 69 with 47.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in San Rafael City Elementary
Hidden gems: 3 schools in San Rafael City Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
San Rafael City Elementary spends $13,931 per student in current expenditures — $884 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 (7)
San Rafael City Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.8 — 0.1 points near the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +2.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Sun Valley Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 47.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Strong All-Around | 47.5% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Glenwood Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Solid Base | 42.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | Coleman Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 4 | Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Growth Engine | 19.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 5 | Venetia Valley K-8 San Rafael City Elementary On the Rise | 9.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 6 | Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 4.0% | Developing 30/100 |
| 7 | San Pedro Elementary San Rafael City Elementary Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
San Rafael City Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.4 — 1.9 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +3.5pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is James B. Davidson Middle with a Scope Score of 42 and 17.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael City Elementary On the Rise | 17.7% | Developing 42/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Rafael City Elementary
- 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
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology