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#9353 of 9,539 schools in CA
Carmichael (bessie)/fec
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 Seventh St., San Francisco, CA 94103
- Math 7% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmichael (bessie)/fec score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 11% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmichael (bessie)/fec sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Francisco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,339
Median home value
$1,057,600
Median rent
$2,146/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio Knolls SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| De Marillac AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–8 | 0.5 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Presidio Knolls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| San Francisco City AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #102 of 103
- District spending per student
- $22,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmichael (bessie)/fec is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmichael (bessie)/fec
Carmichael (bessie)/fec is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 557 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #9,353 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmichael (bessie)/fec
What grades does Carmichael (bessie)/fec serve?
Carmichael (bessie)/fec serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carmichael (bessie)/fec?
Carmichael (bessie)/fec has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmichael (bessie)/fec?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmichael (bessie)/fec is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmichael (bessie)/fec rank in CA?
Carmichael (bessie)/fec ranks #9,353 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carmichael (bessie)/fec's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmichael (bessie)/fec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Carmichael (bessie)/fec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmichael (bessie)/fec has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmichael (bessie)/fec a charter school?
No, Carmichael (bessie)/fec is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmichael (bessie)/fec a Title I school?
No, Carmichael (bessie)/fec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmichael (bessie)/fec?
68.8% of students at Carmichael (bessie)/fec qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.7%
- Phone
- (415) 355-6916
- Area population (ZIP 94103)
- 33,524
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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