Denman (James) Middle vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Sunnyside Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Denman (James) Middle San Francisco, California | Sunnyside Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,334 | #815 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11352 of 15,369 | #11347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 807 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 72% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 32.7).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 31%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 64.8%).
- •Denman (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 24.4).
- •Denman (James) Middle is the larger school with 807 students compared with 366.
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 Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 32.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Denman (James) Middle and Sunnyside Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denman (James) Middle: 807. Sunnyside Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denman (James) Middle and Sunnyside Elementary rank in California?
Denman (James) Middle is 665th of 1,334 and Sunnyside Elementary is 815th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).