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#3840 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
The New School of San Francisco
Elementary School · The New School of San Francisco District · San Francisco, CA
A charter elementary school in San Francisco, CA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
940 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133
- Math 67% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The New School of San Francisco score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 69% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The New School of San Francisco sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$83,025
Median home value
$1,519,100
Median rent
$1,985/mo
College educated
54.9%
Homeownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94133; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Yick Wo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 199 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The New School of San Francisco District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The New School of San Francisco is listed in The New School of San Francisco District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The New School of San Francisco
The New School of San Francisco is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of The New School of San Francisco District, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,840 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The New School of San Francisco
What grades does The New School of San Francisco serve?
The New School of San Francisco serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The New School of San Francisco?
The New School of San Francisco has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The New School of San Francisco?
The student-teacher ratio at The New School of San Francisco is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The New School of San Francisco rank in CA?
The New School of San Francisco ranks #3,840 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is The New School of San Francisco's MySchoolScout rating?
The New School of San Francisco 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 The New School of San Francisco?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The New School of San Francisco has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is The New School of San Francisco a charter school?
Yes, The New School of San Francisco is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The New School of San Francisco a Title I school?
No, The New School of San Francisco is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The New School of San Francisco?
36.5% of students at The New School of San Francisco 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (415) 401-6063
- Area population (ZIP 94133)
- 24,753
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
Official sources & links
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 94133; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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