Francisco Middle vs The New School of San Francisco
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 502 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
The New School of San Francisco
San Francisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
457 students
| Measure | Francisco Middle San Francisco, California | The New School of San Francisco San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,334 | #526 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8167 of 15,369 | #7743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 496 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 72% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The New School of San Francisco scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 47.6).
- •The New School of San Francisco does better on math proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •The New School of San Francisco does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •The New School of San Francisco does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 74.2%).
- •Francisco Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 20.8).
- •Francisco Middle is the larger school with 496 students compared with 457.
- •Francisco Middle is a public school while The New School of San Francisco is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The New School of San Francisco?
On the Success Index (US), The New School of San Francisco ranks higher (75.4 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 The New School of San Francisco?
About 502 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francisco Middle: 496. The New School of San Francisco: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francisco Middle and The New School of San Francisco rank in California?
Francisco Middle is 459th of 1,334 and The New School of San Francisco is 526th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).