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Malcolm X Academy
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Harbor Rd., San Francisco, CA 94124
- Math 8% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malcolm X Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 10% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malcolm X Academy 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,559/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,928
Median home value
$1,043,200
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver (george Washington) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Drew (charles) College Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Harte (bret) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Kipp Bayview ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #103 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
Malcolm X Academy is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malcolm X Academy
Malcolm X Academy is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,508 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malcolm X Academy
What grades does Malcolm X Academy serve?
Malcolm X Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Malcolm X Academy?
Malcolm X Academy has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Academy is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malcolm X Academy rank in CA?
Malcolm X Academy ranks #9,508 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Malcolm X Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Malcolm X Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Malcolm X Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malcolm X Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Malcolm X Academy a charter school?
No, Malcolm X Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malcolm X Academy a Title I school?
No, Malcolm X Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malcolm X Academy?
81.0% of students at Malcolm X Academy 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.9%
- Phone
- (415) 695-5950
- Area population (ZIP 94124)
- 36,226
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 94124; 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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