Denman (james) Middle School
Tel:
(415)469-4535
- Denman (james) Middle School serves 799 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Denman (james) Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Denman (james) Middle School's student population of 799 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Denman (james) Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Denman (james) Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5805 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 37% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 54% |
| Black | 8% | 6% |
| White | 10% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Francisco Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Denman (james) Middle School is Leadership High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mission Preparatory (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mission Preparatory (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Francisco Leadership High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 296 students
0.0 miles
350 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)841-8910 0.0 9-12 296 - San Francisco San Miguel Children Center Magnet School
0.1 miles
300 Seneca Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)469-4756 0.1 n/a n/a - San Francisco Balboa High School Grades: 9-12 | 1249 students
0.2 miles
1000 Cayuga Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)469-4090 0.2 9-12 1249 - San Francisco Gateway To College Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 133 students
0.5 miles
50 Phelan Ave., Sci Hall Room
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)452-5768 0.5 9-12 133 - San Francisco Mission Preparatory Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 264 students
0.6 miles
75 Francis St.
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415)508-9626 0.6 K-8 264
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