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#4388 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Denman (james) Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified
241 Oneida Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
Enrollment
790
Student-Teacher
20.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
790
Student-Teacher
20.3:1
Score
6.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,388 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#72 of 120
public schools
In district
#64 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Denman (james) Middle
Middle School in San Francisco · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Denman (james) Middle
Denman (james) Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Denman (james) Middle serves approximately 790 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Denman (james) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,388 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Denman (james) Middle show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Denman (james) Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Denman (james) Middle runs 20.3:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
35% of students at Denman (james) Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Denman (james) Middle — Students at Denman (james) Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Denman (james) Middle Compares
See how Denman (james) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
241 Oneida Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Denman (james) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sunnyside Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Balboa High (rated 8.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Balboa High San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 8.2 |
| City Arts & Leadership Academy San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School San Francisco | 0.3 mi | — |
| WEN JIAN YING San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| San Francisco Adventist School San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Wen Jian Ying San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO ADVENTIST SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Stratford School San Francisco San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| St. Finn Barr Catholic School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| ST FINN BARR CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| SAN FRANCISCO ISLAMIC SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| SCHOOL OF THE EPIPHANY San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Longfellow Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Archbishop Riordan High School San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
| SAN FRANCISCO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Monroe Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$130,906
Median Home Value
$1,159,600
Median Rent
$2,326/mo
Population
80,133
College Educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
41.9
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| Abbott Middle San Mateo, CA | 6.6 |
| Alvarado Intermediate Rowland Heights, CA | 6.6 |
| Bancroft Middle Long Beach, CA | 6.6 |
| Bell Gardens Intermediate Bell Gardens, CA | 6.6 |
| Bernardo Yorba Middle Placentia, CA | 6.6 |
| Christa McAuliffe Middle Stockton, CA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Denman (james) Middle
What grades does Denman (james) Middle serve?
Denman (james) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Denman (james) Middle?
Denman (james) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 790 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denman (james) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Denman (james) Middle is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denman (james) Middle rank in CA?
Denman (james) Middle ranks #4,388 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Denman (james) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Denman (james) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Denman (james) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denman (james) Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Denman (james) Middle a charter school?
No, Denman (james) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Denman (james) Middle a Title I school?
No, Denman (james) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denman (james) Middle?
61.1% of students at Denman (james) Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 790
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 61.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4535
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #64 of 103
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