Bahia Vista Elementary vs James B. Davidson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bahia Vista Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
James B. Davidson Middle
San Rafael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael, California | James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5585 of 5,693 | #630 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49820 of 50,301 | #10896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 33% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James B. Davidson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 8.4).
- •James B. Davidson Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •James B. Davidson Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •James B. Davidson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 99.5%).
- •James B. Davidson Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 24.0).
- •James B. Davidson Middle is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 552.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bahia Vista Elementary better than James B. Davidson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James B. Davidson Middle ranks higher (34.8 vs 8.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bahia Vista Elementary and James B. Davidson Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bahia Vista Elementary: 552. James B. Davidson Middle: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bahia Vista Elementary and James B. Davidson Middle rank in California?
Bahia Vista Elementary is 5585th of 5,693 and James B. Davidson Middle is 630th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).