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#879 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 9% in state

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary

Elementary School · San Francisco Unified

4235 19th St., San Francisco, CA 94114

Enrollment

154

Student-Teacher

19.2:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#879 of 9,539

In San Francisco

#31 of 120

public schools

In district

#30 of 103

San Francisco Unified

School environment

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary

8.5/10

Elementary School in San Francisco · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.4/10

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9.2/10

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About Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #879 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares1.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.9
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 154 students, Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,909
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary — Students at Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

31.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 45.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
39.4% (2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency 57.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
45.3% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
62.7%
ELA
75.9%
2024
Math
48.2%
ELA
70.3%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.

How Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary Compares

See how Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.5/10
91th percentile in CA
Academic
8.1/10
Excellent
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
31%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
8 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.6%

Location

4235 19th St., San Francisco, CA 94114

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Alvarado Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco 0.1 mi
EUREKA LEARNING CENTER San Francisco 0.3 mi
Eureka Learning Center San Francisco 0.3 mi
Alvarado Elementary San Francisco 0.4 mi 8.3
Sanchez Elementary San Francisco 0.4 mi 3.2
St. Philip School San Francisco 0.5 mi
ST PHILIP SCHOOL San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.2
McKinley Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 9.1
Rooftop Elementary San Francisco 0.5 mi 6.5
Everett Middle San Francisco 0.5 mi 5.8
Mission High San Francisco 0.5 mi 4.4
MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco 0.6 mi 6.7
Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco 0.6 mi
Lick (James) Middle San Francisco 0.7 mi 4.8
Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco 0.6 mi 4.4
CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco 0.7 mi 5.7
ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco 0.7 mi 8.2
Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila San Francisco 0.9 mi 9.3
Adda Clevenger School San Francisco 0.8 mi
Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Ashbury) San Francisco 0.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94114 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$196,528

Median Home Value

$1,771,700

Median Rent

$2,898/mo

Population

33,627

College Educated

79.2%

Homeownership

44.5%

Avg Commute

33.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Median Age

41.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary

What grades does Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary serve?

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary?

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary rank in CA?

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary ranks #879 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary a charter school?

No, Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary?

31.2% of students at Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
99 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
84 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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How does Milk (harvey) Civil Rights Elementary stack up?

Parker (Jean) Elementary
8.4
Sutro Elementary
9.2
King (Thomas Starr) Elementary
9.4
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Free/Reduced Lunch
31.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Francisco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%

District

San Francisco Unified
District Enrollment
48,736
Schools in District
113
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,909
District Rank
#30 of 103

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