Average
#4389 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Serra (junipero) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
625 Holly Park Cir., San Francisco, CA 94110
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
21.7:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
21.7:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,389 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#73 of 120
public schools
In district
#65 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Serra (junipero) Elementary
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About Serra (junipero) Elementary
Serra (junipero) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Serra (junipero) Elementary serves approximately 260 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Serra (junipero) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,389 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Serra (junipero) Elementary show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Serra (junipero) Elementary runs 21.7:1 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.
47% of students at Serra (junipero) Elementary 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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Serra (junipero) Elementary — Students at Serra (junipero) Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.4%
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
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Serra (junipero) Elementary Compares
See how Serra (junipero) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
625 Holly Park Cir., San Francisco, CA 94110
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Serra (junipero) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GOLDEN BRIDGES SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SYNERGY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST PAULS (rated 6.4/10, 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 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Huerta (Dolores) Elementary San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Andrews family home school San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Revere (Paul) Elementary San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| ST PAULS San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| St. Paul's San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Hillcrest Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Mission Education Center San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| Donum Dei Classical Academy San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| Katherine Michiels School San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| KATHERINE MICHIELS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| St. Anthony–Immaculate Conception San Francisco | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST ANTHONY - IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY-CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Cornerstone Academy–Cambridge Campus San Francisco | 0.9 mi | — |
| GOLDEN BRIDGES SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| SYNERGY SCHOOL San Francisco | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Synergy School San Francisco | 1.0 mi | — |
| Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary San Francisco | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94110 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$152,403
Median Home Value
$1,500,200
Median Rent
$2,404/mo
Population
66,687
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
41.6%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
39.4
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| ANNELIESE SCHOOLS, INC. Laguna Beach, CA | 6.6 |
| Adams Elementary San Diego, CA | 6.6 |
| Aldama Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
| Angeles Mesa Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
| BELMONT OAKS ACADEMY Belmont, CA | 6.6 |
| BRISKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TIOH Los Angeles, CA | 6.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Serra (junipero) Elementary
What grades does Serra (junipero) Elementary serve?
Serra (junipero) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Serra (junipero) Elementary?
Serra (junipero) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serra (junipero) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Serra (junipero) Elementary is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Serra (junipero) Elementary rank in CA?
Serra (junipero) Elementary ranks #4,389 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Serra (junipero) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Serra (junipero) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Serra (junipero) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Serra (junipero) Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Serra (junipero) Elementary a charter school?
No, Serra (junipero) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Serra (junipero) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Serra (junipero) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Serra (junipero) Elementary?
65.4% of students at Serra (junipero) Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (415) 695-5685
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #65 of 103
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