Overview
Corte Madera is a public middle serving grades 4–8 in Portola Valley, California. The school enrolls 252 students. It is part of the Portola Valley Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–8
DistrictPortola Valley Elementary
County6081
CityPortola Valley
ZIP94028
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063147004881
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment252
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %7%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)