James Denman Middle

Overview

Admission Probability
72.5%
Student:Teacher
18:1
Diversity Rank
67
API Rank
3

Public School

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Specialty: Coed; General Education

241 Oneida Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
p: 415.469.4535
Email: nevange@muse.sfusd.k12.ca.us
Website: Visit School Website

Welcome to James Denman School. We have an incredible staff with enthusiastic, diverse faculty dedicated to Òchildren first.Ó Teachers meet daily to develop interdisciplinary curriculum and discuss individual student needs. Located in the outer mission, our students succeed academically as well as creatively utilizing computer-supported instruction with the help of parents, staff and a very strong cadre of volunteers.

Test Assessments

Academic Performance Index (API)

  • API Score: 723
  • API Ranking Index: 3

California Standards Test (STAR)

  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (Math): 31.5 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (English): 45.4 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (History): 30.3 %

Student Body

  • Enrollment: 580
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 17.90
  • Male / Female Ratio: 52.4% M / 47.6% F
  • Diversity Index: 67.00
  • English Language Learners: 29.30
  • Average Daily Attendance: 94.7 %
    • Excused Absences: 2.9 %
    • Unexcused Absences: 2.3 %
  • Immunization Exemptions: N/A
  • Drop-out Rate: N/A

Student Demographics

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Faculty

  • Total Number of Teachers (FTE): 32.40
  • Average Years of Service: 10.10 years
  • Average Age of Teachers: 41.50 years
  • Average Annual Teacher's Salary: $57,807.00

Programs

  • Technology:
    • Total Number of Computers: 123
    • Students per Computer: 4.70
    • Rooms with Internet Access: 44
  • Special Education: 17.1 % of Students
  • GATE: 17.1 % of Students
  • Free or Reduced Lunch: 67.8 % of Students

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