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Francisco Middle School vs. Marina Middle School

Should you attend Francisco Middle School or Marina Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Francisco Middle School
2190 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Marina Middle School
3500 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Francisco Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Francisco Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Marina Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
511 students
654 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Francisco Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marina Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Francisco Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marina Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Francisco Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marina Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marina Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5342 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#2781 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Francisco Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marina Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francisco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marina Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Francisco Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marina Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Francisco Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Francisco Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marina Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
158
212
Grade 7 Students
176
223
Grade 8 Students
177
219

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
54%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Francisco Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marina Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Francisco Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Francisco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marina Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Francisco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marina Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Francisco Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marina Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Francisco Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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