Original Research by School Decision on Old Gallinas
Old Gallinas is a middle school in San Rafael, part of the San Rafael City Elementary school district. The school serves grades six through eight.
No state testing data, enrollment figures, demographic breakdowns, attendance rates, or graduation data were available for this school. Because Old Gallinas serves only middle grades, some of these gaps reflect the nature of that grade band; state testing and graduation metrics apply to different grade ranges. The absence of other figures, including free-or-reduced-price lunch counts, special education and English learner populations, staffing, discipline, and course offerings, means a full picture of the school's academic environment and student support cannot be drawn from the data on hand. A parent seeking detailed information about Old Gallinas' academics, student composition, programs, or support services would benefit from reaching out to the school or district directly.
The broader context of San Rafael and the elementary district does provide some frame. Housing values in the San Rafael area are high, well above state benchmarks, and rental costs are substantial, reflecting a wealthy community. The parcel tax voters approved in May 2021 directs ongoing local funding toward academic programs, small class sizes, and teacher retention across the elementary and middle schools. This is a meaningful investment in staffing and instruction, though it does raise property tax bills; seniors may be eligible for an exemption.
A major consideration for families in the district right now is construction. The bond program approved by voters is funding modernization across all elementary and middle school sites. The summer of 2026 will bring simultaneous construction at nine of the district's eleven campuses, including major projects at multiple schools. All elementary and high school facilities will be closed to outside users from June through September, with some work possibly extending into fall. For Old Gallinas and other schools in the system, this means significant near-term disruption. Families should expect construction activity, potential schedule changes, and campus limitations as facilities are upgraded. The disruption is temporary, but it is real and worth understanding when considering enrollment timing.
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