Schools in 94903 — San Rafael, California
94903 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 49.5 — 5.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 9.9 to 68.9, a 59.0-point spread.
How 94903 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Terra Linda High with a Scope Score of 69 and 30.0% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 25.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Chronic absenteeism across 94903 averages 18.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.
How 94903 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip Code | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94903 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94903 | San Rafael | 7 | Developing 49.5/100 | — |
| 94901 | San Rafael | 9 | Developing 42.5/100 | -6.9 |
School archetypes in 94903
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94903 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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
All schools in 94903
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terra Linda High San Rafael City High Building Momentum | 30.0% | Solid 69/100 |
| 2 | Vallecito Elementary Miller Creek Elementary Growth Engine | 39.5% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Lucas Valley Elementary Miller Creek Elementary Strong All-Around | 38.8% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Miller Creek Middle Miller Creek Elementary Building Momentum | 33.8% | Solid 58/100 |
| 5 | Mary E. Silveira Elementary Miller Creek Elementary Culture First | 27.1% | Solid 51/100 |
| 6 | Venetia Valley K-8 San Rafael City Elementary On the Rise | 9.0% | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Marin's Community Marin County Office of Education Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 10/100 |
Schools in 94903 on the map
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 94903
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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