Denman (James) Middle vs San Francisco Community Alternative
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denman (James) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
San Francisco Community Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
230 students
| Measure | Denman (James) Middle San Francisco, California | San Francisco Community Alternative San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,334 | #3126 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11352 of 15,369 | #37060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 807 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.7 vs 32.3).
- •San Francisco Community Alternative does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Denman (James) Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •San Francisco Community Alternative does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 64.8%).
- •Denman (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.2).
- •Denman (James) Middle is the larger school with 807 students compared with 230.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denman (James) Middle better than San Francisco Community Alternative?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denman (James) Middle and San Francisco Community Alternative?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denman (James) Middle: 807. San Francisco Community Alternative: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denman (James) Middle and San Francisco Community Alternative rank in California?
Denman (James) Middle is 665th of 1,334 and San Francisco Community Alternative is 3126th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).