Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Denman (James) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Denman (James) Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.7 miles and the furthest edge located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Denman (James) Middle School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
807 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denman (James) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denman (James) Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5583 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denman (James) Middle School's ranking?
Denman (James) Middle School is ranked #5583 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Denman (James) Middle School often compared to?
Denman (James) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aptos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Denman (James) Middle School?
807 students attend Denman (James) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Denman (James) Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 5% 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 18:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Denman (James) Middle School located?
Denman (James) Middle School is located in the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Cayuga Terrace.
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