Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tenderloin Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tenderloin Community serves the northeast part of San Francisco, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tenderloin Community's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tenderloin Community 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 Tenderloin Community is 0.68, 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
#8330 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tenderloin Community's ranking?
Tenderloin Community is ranked #8330 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tenderloin Community?
282 students attend Tenderloin Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tenderloin Community students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tenderloin Community?
Tenderloin Community has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tenderloin Community offer ?
Tenderloin Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tenderloin Community part of?
Tenderloin Community is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Tenderloin Community located?
Tenderloin Community is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My daughter has attended TCS since pre-K and is now in fourth grade. I have served on the school site council and interview panels for both principal and assistant principal positions. Tenderloin Community School offers a positive environment for all students, educationally and socially. As a community school it not only provides classroom education, but also a food bank, a dental clinic, after school clubs and support to help families connect with social services. There are monthly principal''s chats for parents/caregivers and regular parenting/health conversations. There are two family liaisons, one of whom is bilingual English/Spanish. I am aware of the "worrisome sign" of the school`s test scores, but they are not "caused" by the teachers, the students or the school environment. Below average standardized exam scores are not "contagious" but are the result of segregation and other complex social factors. Although the faculty and staff provide quality education to all of the students, the biggest challenges facing TCS are not academic issues. Rather, they are social and economic. More than half the students are English learners, many have experienced significant trauma, and almost all live in poverty. Like most public schools in California, TCS is underfunded. And this school does not have the luxury of affluence to provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to the PTA. The school does get significant financial support from the Bay Area Women''s and Children''s Center. BAWCC funds a second librarian, the technology program (including iPads, Chromebooks, and staff), structured activity time (offered instead of PE and recess as an effective means to reduce bullying), after school art, homework, cooking, tech, dance and newspaper/yearbook clubs, and the dental clinic. They also consistently advocate for the well-being of the community, both at school and beyond. Is Tenderloin Community School perfect? Of course not, because no school is. Yet it has been a great place for my daughter to learn and a wonderful community to be a part of.
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