Excellent
#321 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Giannini (a.p.) Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified
3151 Ortega St., San Francisco, CA 94122
Enrollment
1,193
Student-Teacher
24.3:1
Score
9.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,193
Student-Teacher
24.3:1
Score
9.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#321 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#15 of 120
public schools
In district
#15 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Giannini (a.p.) Middle
Middle School in San Francisco · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Giannini (a.p.) Middle
Giannini (a.p.) Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Giannini (a.p.) Middle serves approximately 1,193 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Giannini (a.p.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Giannini (a.p.) Middle show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Giannini (a.p.) Middle runs 24.3:1 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.
Score Breakdown
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Giannini (a.p.) Middle — Students at Giannini (a.p.) Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37.1%
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: 9.1/10.
How Giannini (a.p.) Middle Compares
See how Giannini (a.p.) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3151 Ortega St., San Francisco, CA 94122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Giannini (a.p.) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sunset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Ulloa Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lawton Alternative (rated 9.0/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,717
Median Home Value
$1,507,100
Median Rent
$2,720/mo
Population
57,369
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
42.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Giannini (a.p.) Middle
What grades does Giannini (a.p.) Middle serve?
Giannini (a.p.) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Giannini (a.p.) Middle?
Giannini (a.p.) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giannini (a.p.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Giannini (a.p.) Middle is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giannini (a.p.) Middle rank in CA?
Giannini (a.p.) Middle ranks #321 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Giannini (a.p.) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Giannini (a.p.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Giannini (a.p.) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giannini (a.p.) Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Giannini (a.p.) Middle a charter school?
No, Giannini (a.p.) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giannini (a.p.) Middle a Title I school?
No, Giannini (a.p.) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giannini (a.p.) Middle?
37.1% of students at Giannini (a.p.) 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
- 1,193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (415) 759-2770
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #15 of 103
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