Marina Middle vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 945 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marina Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students
Sherman Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Marina Middle San Francisco, California | Sherman Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 1,334 | #1070 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7919 of 15,369 | #14292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 62% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 48.7).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 75.9%).
- •Marina Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.4).
- •Marina Middle is the larger school with 646 students compared with 291.
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 Marina Middle better than Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 48.7 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 Marina Middle and Sherman Elementary?
About 945 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marina Middle: 646. Sherman Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marina Middle and Sherman Elementary rank in California?
Marina Middle is 436th of 1,334 and Sherman Elementary is 1070th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).