Corte Madera

4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028

cms.pvsd.net/

273 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Corte Madera School, located in the scenic town of Portola Valley, California, serves as the middle school component of the Portola Valley School District. Nestled in a quiet, forested setting, the school provides a personalized academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The curriculum is known for its rigor and focus on critical thinking, often complemented by small class sizes that allow for meaningful interaction between students and faculty.

Beyond its academic offerings, Corte Madera places a strong emphasis on the development of the "whole child," fostering a culture of community, empathy, and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes its unique natural surroundings to enhance learning, while also maintaining a robust schedule of extracurricular activities, arts, and technology integration. Its location in an affluent, highly engaged community allows for strong parent involvement and consistent support, making it a highly regarded institution within the Silicon Valley area.

273

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Corte Madera
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	32
Black	2
Asian	18
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
183 (67.0 %)
Two or More
37 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (11.7 %)
Asian
18 (6.6 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portola Valley Elementary
Phone:	(650)851-1777
Website:	http://cms.pvsd.net/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 51