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#3998 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
San Francisco Community Alternative
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified · San Francisco, CA
A San Francisco Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
125 Excelsior Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112
- Math 35% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Francisco Community Alternative score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Francisco Community Alternative sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$130,906
Median home value
$1,159,600
Median rent
$2,326/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94112; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Cleveland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Glen Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Academy-silver CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 151 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Francisco Unified
- Schools in district
- 113
- Rank in district
- #61 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
San Francisco Community Alternative is listed in San Francisco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Francisco Community Alternative
San Francisco Community Alternative is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,998 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Francisco Community Alternative
What grades does San Francisco Community Alternative serve?
San Francisco Community Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend San Francisco Community Alternative?
San Francisco Community Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Community Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at San Francisco Community Alternative is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Francisco Community Alternative rank in CA?
San Francisco Community Alternative ranks #3,998 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Francisco Community Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
San Francisco Community Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 San Francisco Community Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Francisco Community Alternative has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Francisco Community Alternative a charter school?
No, San Francisco Community Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Francisco Community Alternative a Title I school?
No, San Francisco Community Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Francisco Community Alternative?
41.6% of students at San Francisco Community Alternative 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (415) 469-4739
- Area population (ZIP 94112)
- 80,133
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 94112; 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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