Lick (James) Middle vs Rooftop 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
Rooftop Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
575 students
| Measure | Lick (James) Middle San Francisco, California | Rooftop Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,334 | #1223 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13584 of 15,369 | #16336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 479 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 56% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rooftop Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 21.2).
- •Rooftop Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 16%).
- •Rooftop Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 25%).
- •Rooftop Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 61.8%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 27.4).
- •Rooftop Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 479.
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 Rooftop Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rooftop Elementary ranks higher (62.7 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 Rooftop 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. Rooftop Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lick (James) Middle and Rooftop Elementary rank in California?
Lick (James) Middle is 934th of 1,334 and Rooftop Elementary is 1223rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).