Black Point-Green Point’s public schools outscore 74% of California districts
On the state math tests, 39% of Black Point-Green Point’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Black Point-Green Point, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Black Point-Green Point’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 241 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Black Point-Green Point’s, its schools beat 51%, lower than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 55% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,908 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Black Point-Green Point’s grade
B+: better than 74% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Black Point-Green Point, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Sinaloa Middle
Grades 6–8 · 693 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Jose Middle
Grades 6–8 · 559 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Novato
Hamilton TK-8
Grades K–8 · 544 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Novato
7th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Sinaloa Middle
Grades 6–8 · 693 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Jose Middle
Grades 6–8 · 559 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Novato
Hamilton TK-8
Grades K–8 · 544 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Novato
8th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Sinaloa Middle
Grades 6–8 · 693 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Jose Middle
Grades 6–8 · 559 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Novato
Hamilton TK-8
Grades K–8 · 544 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Novato
9th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Novato High
Grades 9–12 · 1,287 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Marin High
Grades 9–12 · 1,250 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Novato
10th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Novato High
Grades 9–12 · 1,287 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Marin High
Grades 9–12 · 1,250 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Novato
11th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Novato High
Grades 9–12 · 1,287 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Marin High
Grades 9–12 · 1,250 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Novato
12th grade in Black Point-Green Point · depends on your address
Novato High
Grades 9–12 · 1,287 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Novato
San Marin High
Grades 9–12 · 1,250 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Novato
Black Point-Green Point’s public schools are run by Novato Unified School District, which also serves Novato. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Black Point-Green Point vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Black Point-Green Point’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Black Point-Green Point | B+ | Novato Unified |
| Novato | B+ | Novato Unified K–12 · San Rafael City High 9–12 |
Every school in Black Point-Green Point
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Black Point-Green Point’s schools
Are Black Point-Green Point’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Black Point-Green Point children attend outscore 74% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 51%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Black Point-Green Point in?
Novato Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,199 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Black Point-Green Point kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Novato High and San Marin High.
What is Black Point-Green Point’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Novato Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Black Point-Green Point spend per student?
$17,908 in Novato Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Black Point-Green Point families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.