Lick (James) Middle vs Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights 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.
Lick (James) Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
137 students
| Measure | Lick (James) Middle San Francisco, California | Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,334 | #2394 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13584 of 15,369 | #30648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 137 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 21.2).
- •Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 61.8%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.8).
- •Lick (James) Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 137.
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 Lick (James) Middle better than Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 21.2 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 Lick (James) Middle and Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lick (James) Middle: 479. Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary: 137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lick (James) Middle and Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary rank in California?
Lick (James) Middle is 934th of 1,334 and Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary is 2394th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).