Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tamalpais Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School?
335 students attend Tamalpais Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tamalpais Valley Elementary School?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tamalpais Valley Elementary School offer ?
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tamalpais Valley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 335 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
