Francisco Middle vs Galileo High
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.
Francisco Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
496 students
Galileo High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
| Measure | Francisco Middle San Francisco, California | Galileo High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,334 | #328 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8167 of 15,369 | #7335 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 496 | 1,750 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 1,750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 47.6).
- •Galileo High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Galileo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Galileo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 74.2%).
- •Francisco Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.9).
- •Galileo High is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 496.
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 Francisco Middle better than Galileo High?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo High ranks higher (53.9 vs 47.6 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 Francisco Middle and Galileo High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francisco Middle: 496. Galileo High: 1,750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francisco Middle and Galileo High rank in California?
Francisco Middle is 459th of 1,334 and Galileo High is 328th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).