Below Average
#7606 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lick (james) Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified
1220 Noe St., San Francisco, CA 94114
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
476
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,606 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#96 of 120
public schools
In district
#85 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Lick (james) Middle
Lick (james) Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Lick (james) Middle serves approximately 476 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Lick (james) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,606 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Lick (james) Middle show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Lick (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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Lick (james) Middle — Students at Lick (james) Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How Lick (james) Middle Compares
See how Lick (james) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1220 Noe St., San Francisco, CA 94114
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lick (james) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alvarado Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PHILIP SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| St. Philip School San Francisco | 0.2 mi | — |
| EUREKA LEARNING CENTER San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Eureka Learning Center San Francisco | 0.4 mi | — |
| Alvarado Elementary San Francisco | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| Mission Education Center San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| St. Paul's San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST PAULS San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| ADDA CLEVENGER SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ICA Cristo Rey Academy San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Adda Clevenger School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| ICA CRISTO REY San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Katherine Michiels School San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| KATHERINE MICHIELS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Huerta (Dolores) Elementary San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Rooftop Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| SYNERGY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
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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|---|---|
| Buena Park Middle Buena Park, CA | 4.8 |
| KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Los Angeles, CA | 4.8 |
| Valor Academy Middle Los Angeles, CA | 4.8 |
| High Desert Acton, CA | 4.7 |
| Jackson Street Elementary Yreka, CA | 4.7 |
| KIPP Scholar Academy Los Angeles, CA | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lick (james) Middle
What grades does Lick (james) Middle serve?
Lick (james) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lick (james) Middle?
Lick (james) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lick (james) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lick (james) Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lick (james) Middle rank in CA?
Lick (james) Middle ranks #7,606 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lick (james) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Lick (james) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lick (james) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lick (james) Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lick (james) Middle a charter school?
No, Lick (james) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lick (james) Middle a Title I school?
No, Lick (james) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lick (james) Middle?
59.9% of students at Lick (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
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (415) 695-5675
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #85 of 103
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