Larkspur-Corte Madera School District

230 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939-1532
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Larkspur-Corte Madera School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,177 students in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,177 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Larkspur-Corte Madera School District, which is ranked #57 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#57 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
65 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
809 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
69%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
112
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
114
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
135
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,754 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,749 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,754
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,749
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Larkspur-Corte Madera  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neil Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Mohawk Ave.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 927-6965
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Cove
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Golden Hind Passage
Corte Madera, CA 94925
(415) 945-9046
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Hall Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 927-6978
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,177 students.
What is the rank of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District is ranked #57 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
69% of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Larkspur-Corte Madera School District?
Larkspur-Corte Madera School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Larkspur-Corte Madera School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,749 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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