Francisco Middle vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 495 m 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
Garfield Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
176 students
| Measure | Francisco Middle San Francisco, California | Garfield Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,334 | #1032 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8167 of 15,369 | #13830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 47.6).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 74.2%).
- •Francisco Middle is the larger school with 496 students compared with 176.
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 Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (66.4 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 Garfield Elementary?
About 495 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francisco Middle: 496. Garfield Elementary: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francisco Middle and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Francisco Middle is 459th of 1,334 and Garfield Elementary is 1032nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).