Denman (James) Middle School serves 794 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denman (James) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Denman (James) Middle School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denman (James) Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Denman (James) Middle School?
794 students attend Denman (James) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Denman (James) Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denman (James) Middle School?
Denman (James) Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Denman (James) Middle School offer ?
Denman (James) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denman (James) Middle School part of?
Denman (James) Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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