Giannini (A.P.) Middle vs Lawton 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.
Giannini (A.P.) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students
Lawton Alternative
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
600 students
| Measure | Giannini (A.P.) Middle San Francisco, California | Lawton Alternative San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #156 of 1,334 | #827 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2870 of 15,369 | #11470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,183 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 69.8).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 57.8%).
- •Lawton Alternative does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.7).
- •Giannini (A.P.) Middle is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 600.
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 Giannini (A.P.) Middle better than Lawton Alternative?
On the Success Index (US), Giannini (A.P.) Middle ranks higher (72.3 vs 69.8 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 Giannini (A.P.) Middle and Lawton Alternative?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Giannini (A.P.) Middle: 1,183. Lawton Alternative: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Giannini (A.P.) Middle and Lawton Alternative rank in California?
Giannini (A.P.) Middle is 156th of 1,334 and Lawton Alternative is 827th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).