Visitacion Valley Middle School serves 347 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 26%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Visitacion Valley Middle School's student population of 347 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
347 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Visitacion Valley Middle School is 0.67, 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)12%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)26%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
25%
12%

Hispanic
51%
56%

Black
11%
5%

White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
5%
n/a

Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Visitacion Valley Middle School?
347 students attend Visitacion Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Visitacion Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Visitacion Valley Middle School?
Visitacion Valley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Visitacion Valley Middle School offer ?
Visitacion Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Visitacion Valley Middle School part of?
Visitacion Valley Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
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