Lick (James) Middle vs Thomas Edison Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 786 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
Thomas Edison Charter Academy
San Francisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Lick (James) Middle San Francisco, California | Thomas Edison Charter Academy San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,334 | #3399 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13584 of 15,369 | #39032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 479 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 21.2).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 71.3%).
- •Lick (James) Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.5).
- •Thomas Edison Charter Academy is the larger school with 574 students compared with 479.
- •Lick (James) Middle is a public school while Thomas Edison Charter Academy 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 Lick (James) Middle better than Thomas Edison Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Edison Charter Academy ranks higher (29.3 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 Thomas Edison Charter Academy?
About 786 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lick (James) Middle: 479. Thomas Edison Charter Academy: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lick (James) Middle and Thomas Edison Charter Academy rank in California?
Lick (James) Middle is 934th of 1,334 and Thomas Edison Charter Academy is 3399th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).