Lick (James) Middle vs Mission Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 829 m 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
Mission Education Center
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
105 students
| Measure | Lick (James) Middle San Francisco, California | Mission Education Center San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,334 | #4684 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13584 of 15,369 | #46388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 105 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 105 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 2.5% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lick (James) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 17.4).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on math proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 5%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 64.8%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Lick (James) Middle is the larger school with 479 students compared with 105.
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 Mission Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lick (James) Middle ranks higher (21.2 vs 17.4 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 Mission Education Center?
About 829 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lick (James) Middle: 479. Mission Education Center: 105. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lick (James) Middle and Mission Education Center rank in California?
Lick (James) Middle is 934th of 1,334 and Mission Education Center is 4684th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).