James B. Davidson Middle School

James B. Davidson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
280 Woodland Ave,  San Rafael, CA
Picnic Valley Neighborhood
San Rafael City Elementary School District
4.0
3.3
1,079 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robert Marcucci
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
45%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.8%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
2
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
17.9%
Science
8.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
4,516:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
72.1%
White
21.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Black
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
8/17/2016
I had a great time at Davidson Middle School. My parents and teachers always kept me motivated to be the best student I could be. I never felt like I had no one to talk to because most of the teachers are very welcoming and understanding.
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3.3 33 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/1/2025
Our family has had a positive experience at Davidson. I have a current 7th grader as well as a 10th grader who is a Davidson alum. The teachers are incredibly special at this school. My children have been challenged academically with advanced classes and the option to test into a higher level course...
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5.0 parent
1/31/2025
Our family has had a wonderful experience with Davidson Middle School. The teachers have been excellent in classroom management, delivering the curriculum (to high standards), and keeping tabs on student progress. The administration and teachers have programs and policies in place to support a diver...
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5.0 parent
1/29/2025
I have 3 kids that attend/attended Davidson Middle school (DMS) and all are thriving academically and socially. The principal and staff at Davidson are top notch and really care about the students and community. There are plenty of opportunities for parents to be engaged, and I would encourage anyon...
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5.0 parent
1/28/2025
It has been a positive experience for us 2 years in. I think the exposure to different kids from different backgrounds is very good for young people's development.
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