Excellent
#1141 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Francisco Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2190 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94133
- Math 30% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francisco Middle score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Francisco Middle 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 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- 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
$83,025
Median home value
$1,519,100
Median rent
$1,985/mo
College educated
54.9%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94133; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Sterne SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Convent & Stuart Hall Schools of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,169 | Compare → |
| Marina MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 654 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #39 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
Francisco Middle is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francisco Middle
Francisco Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 511 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francisco Middle
What grades does Francisco Middle serve?
Francisco Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Francisco Middle?
Francisco Middle has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francisco Middle rank in CA?
Francisco Middle ranks #1,141 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Francisco Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Francisco Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Francisco Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francisco Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Francisco Middle a charter school?
No, Francisco Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francisco Middle a Title I school?
No, Francisco Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francisco Middle?
72.2% of students at Francisco 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (415) 291-7900
- Area population (ZIP 94133)
- 24,753
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 94133; 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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