- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Rafael, CA
James B. Davidson Middle
Federal NCES profile for James B. Davidson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063509005936
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James B. Davidson Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 19
- public schools in San Rafael · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James B. Davidson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James B. Davidson Middle ranks #6 of 19 public schools in San Rafael, CA.
School address
District: San Rafael City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063509005936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
James B. Davidson Middle held near 1,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 063509005936 · San Rafael, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 19.8:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students)
James B. Davidson Middle held near 1,040 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James B. Davidson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James B. Davidson Middle
1,052 students
- Venetia Valley
Venetia Valley K-8
748 students
- Bahia Vista El
Bahia Vista Elementary
552 students
- Sun Valley Ele
Sun Valley Elementary
523 students
- San Pedro Elem
San Pedro Elementary
469 students
- Coleman Elemen 378
Coleman Elementary
378 students
What this shows James B. Davidson Middle reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How James B. Davidson Middle compares
James B. Davidson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,143
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 20.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, James B. Davidson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Rafael City Elementary reports $20,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James B. Davidson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venetia Valley K-8 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bahia Vista Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James B. Davidson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in San Rafael
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about James B. Davidson Middle
How many students attend James B. Davidson Middle?
James B. Davidson Middle has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Rafael, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,040 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B. Davidson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James B. Davidson Middle is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James B. Davidson Middle?
66.2% of students at James B. Davidson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James B. Davidson Middle?
The largest demographic group at James B. Davidson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in San Rafael, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B. Davidson Middle?
James B. Davidson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James B. Davidson Middle rank among public schools in San Rafael?
By Resource Investment Index, James B. Davidson Middle ranks #6 of 19 public schools in San Rafael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Rafael on the city page.
What other schools are in San Rafael City Elementary?
Besides James B. Davidson Middle, San Rafael City Elementary also operates Venetia Valley K-8 (748 students), Bahia Vista Elementary (552 students), and Sun Valley Elementary (523 students). See the San Rafael City Elementary district page for the complete list.