James B. Davidson Middle

davidson.srcs.org/

1,063 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James B. Davidson Middle School, located in San Rafael, California, serves as a central hub for middle school education within the San Rafael City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while nurturing their unique interests and talents.

The campus culture at Davidson Middle is defined by a dedication to community engagement and academic excellence. The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a positive learning atmosphere. Through its focus on innovation, character building, and academic preparation, James B. Davidson Middle School strives to empower its diverse student body to become well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to succeed in a global society.

1,063

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James B. Davidson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	766
Black	12
Asian	34
Two or More	12
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
766 (72.2 %)
White
229 (21.6 %)
Asian
34 (3.2 %)
Black
12 (1.1 %)
Two or More
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
7 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	San Rafael City Elementary
Phone:	(415)485-2400
Website:	http://davidson.srcs.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,063
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	673
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 356

Grade 7 342

Grade 8 365