Nicasio

Nicasio

11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown

About Nicasio

Nicasio is a small town located in Marin County, California. It is nestled in the rolling hills of the Marin Coast Range, just 25 miles northwest of San Francisco. The town is surrounded by lush green hills and open space, offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding countryside.
Nicasio is known for its rural atmosphere and relaxed pace of life. The town is home to a small population of just over 1,000 people, and the majority of the population is employed in agriculture and ranching. The town is home to several small wineries, and the local economy is supported by tourism and agriculture.
Nicasio is known for its vibrant art scene, with many galleries and studios located in the town. There is also a thriving music scene, with many local bands and musicians performing in venues around town.
The town is also home to the Nicasio Valley Historical Society, which preserves the town’s history and culture. Nicasio is a great place to visit for a weekend getaway, or to spend a few days exploring the local culture and scenery.

Address:

5555 Nicasio Valley Rd.
Nicasio, CA 94946

Phone:

(415) 662-2184

Site:

nicasioschool.org

Grades:

K – 8

Enrollment:

34 students

Overview Nicasio

Nicasio serves 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Nicasio placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Nicasio

Nicasio is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Nicasio is 0.61, 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.

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