Hall Middle vs James B. Davidson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall Middle
Larkspur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
James B. Davidson Middle
San Rafael · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students
| Measure | Hall Middle Larkspur, California | James B. Davidson Middle San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 1,334 | #630 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1455 of 15,369 | #10896 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 440 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 33% |
| city | Larkspur | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 34.8).
- •Hall Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Hall Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 44%).
- •Hall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 69.9%).
- •James B. Davidson Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •James B. Davidson Middle is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 440.
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 Hall Middle better than James B. Davidson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hall Middle ranks higher (80.2 vs 34.8 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 Hall Middle and James B. Davidson Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Larkspur and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hall Middle: 440. James B. Davidson Middle: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hall Middle and James B. Davidson Middle rank in California?
Hall Middle is 65th of 1,334 and James B. Davidson Middle is 630th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).