Serving 479 students in grades 6-8, Lick (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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lick (James) Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 47.4 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lick (James) Middle School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lick (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 Lick (James) Middle School is 0.44, which is less 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
#8295 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
74%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lick (James) Middle School's ranking?
Lick (James) Middle School is ranked #8295 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lick (James) Middle School often compared to?
Lick (James) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Everett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lick (James) Middle School?
479 students attend Lick (James) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lick (James) Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lick (James) Middle School?
Lick (James) Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lick (James) Middle School offer ?
Lick (James) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lick (James) Middle School part of?
Lick (James) Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Lick (James) Middle School located?
Lick (James) Middle School is located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Noe Valley.
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