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#4702 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Middle School · Jefferson Elementary · Daly City, CA
A Jefferson Elementary middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 East Market St., Daly City, CA 94014
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas R. Pollicita Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas R. Pollicita Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 56Good Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,117/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Daly City), 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
$115,513
Median home value
$979,500
Median rent
$2,089/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94014; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| San Francisco Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| San Francisco Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Fernando Rivera IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 515 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Elementary
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is listed in Jefferson Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is a public middle school in Daly City, CA, part of Jefferson Elementary, serving approximately 584 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,702 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
What grades does Thomas R. Pollicita Middle serve?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas R. Pollicita Middle?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas R. Pollicita Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas R. Pollicita Middle rank in CA?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle ranks #4,702 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas R. Pollicita Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Thomas R. Pollicita Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas R. Pollicita Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas R. Pollicita Middle a charter school?
No, Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas R. Pollicita Middle a Title I school?
No, Thomas R. Pollicita Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas R. Pollicita Middle?
47.6% of students at Thomas R. Pollicita 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (650) 991-1216
- Area population (ZIP 94014)
- 46,269
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 94014; 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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