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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Lick (James) Middle

San Francisco Unified · San Francisco County · 1220 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-3714

(415) 695-5675

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1/10
#1256
Rank 1256 out of 1,315
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1285 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1284 · 2nd percentile
Science3/10 · #1047 · 21st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood, James Lick Middle School serves a vibrant, diverse community in one of the city's most beloved and walkable districts — think corner cafés, weekend farmers markets, and easy access to Dolores Park. Families drawn here tend to be deeply embedded in the fabric of SF urban life and value the school's tight-knit community feel, even if test scores reflect the broader challenges facing many San Francisco public schools right now. For families committed to the city and looking to stay engaged with their local school community, James Lick is part of that authentic San Francisco experience.

Student Demographics

437 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
319 (73%)
White
45 (10%)
African American
30 (7%)
Multiple Races
19 (4%)
Other
24 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners227 (52%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged275 (63%)
Students with Disabilities105 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

479
Enrollment
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.8
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #4 · 100th percentile

980 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found