James B. Davidson Middle
San Rafael, CA · San Rafael City Elementary · Grades 6-8
614th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 53%· Stable
James B. Davidson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks James B. Davidson Middle 614th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2015 to 53th in 2025.
James B. Davidson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,025 students tested
James B. Davidson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,040 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.0% | 72.0% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| White | 30.3% | 21.5% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Asian | 5.4% | 2.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near James B. Davidson Middle
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 94901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near James B. Davidson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Adaline E. Kent MiddleKentfield Elementary · 1.5 mi away45th of 1,294
ELA 81% · Math 76% - 10Hall MiddleLarkspur-Corte Madera · 1.8 mi away71st of 1,294
ELA 79% · Math 74% - 9Miller Creek MiddleMiller Creek Elementary · 4.5 mi away210th of 1,294
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 10Mill Valley MiddleMill Valley Elementary · 4.8 mi away48th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 75% - 10White Hill MiddleRoss Valley Elementary · 5 mi away128th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 63% - 10Del Mar MiddleReed Union Elementary · 5.6 mi away27th of 1,294
ELA 84% · Math 81% - 7San Jose MiddleNovato Unified · 8 mi away517th of 1,294
ELA 46% · Math 38% - 9Lagunitas ElementaryLagunitas Elementary · 8.8 mi away155th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James B. Davidson Middle in?
James B. Davidson Middle is part of the San Rafael City Elementary district in San Rafael, California.
Is James B. Davidson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James B. Davidson Middle 614th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James B. Davidson Middle?
Hispanic 72%, White 22%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 2% (1,040 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James B. Davidson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94901 is $1.43M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.