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Lick (James) Middle

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Lick (James) Middle is a public middle school located in San Francisco, California, serving 485 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the San Francisco Unified School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, but Lick (James) Middle itself has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of California middle schools over the past decade, with a 1-star rating.

Lick (James) Middle significantly underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 10.78% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to over 45% for the district and state. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups. Additionally, Lick (James) Middle has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.6% in 2017-2018 to 38.8% in 2022-2023, much higher than nearby Hoover (Herbert) Middle and Roosevelt Middle. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 62.68% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than Aptos Middle (49.76%) and Roosevelt Middle (38.59%).

The stark contrast in academic performance between Lick (James) Middle and higher-performing nearby schools, such as Roosevelt Middle and Aptos Middle, suggests that Lick (James) Middle would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the specific challenges faced by its student population, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and low socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1220 Noe St.
       San Francisco, CA  94114-3714

(415) 695-5675

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2443rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Feeder schools for Lick (James) Middle:

Elementary:    Alvarado Elementary
    Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary
    Glen Park Elementary
    Harte (Bret) Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.7%
White:
10.9%
African American:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Compare Details Lick (James) Middle ranks worse than 88% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 12th among 13 ranked middle schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.7%), White (10.9%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lick (James) Middle is 15.8, which is the 3rd best among 13 middle schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lick (James) Middle is $6,103, which is the highest among 13 middle schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lick (James) Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Lick (James) Middle 2443rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Lick (James) Middle in the ranking list.)

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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lick (James) Middle

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Rank History for all students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.60 1453rd 1769 17.9%
2005 21.98 1397th 1777 21.4%
2006 27.90 1304th 1804 27.7%
2007 31.64 1347th 1999 32.6%
2008 29.83 1442nd 2005 28.1%
2009 28.55 1512th 2063 26.7%
2010 34.14 1466th 2179 32.7%
2011 32.70 1565th 2236 30.0%
2012 35.03 1505th 2259 33.4%
2013 32.67 1623rd 2379 31.8%
2015 24.81 1839th 2477 25.8%
2016 17.74 2114th 2497 15.3%
2017 19.65 2048th 2508 18.3%
2018 15.02 2174th 2480 12.3%
2019 16.12 2347th 2715 13.6%
2022 15.79 2408th 2740 12.1%
2023 16.98 2432nd 2802 13.2%
2024 15.68 2443rd 2777 12.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.73 493rd 699 29.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 1088th 1364 20.2%
2019 27.00 1290th 1442 10.5%
2022 24.33 1488th 1540 3.4%
2023 26.23 1436th 1529 6.1%
2024 25.88 1409th 1477 4.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.31 1209th 1538 21.4%
2024 24.25 1302nd 1550 16.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.55 2111th 2230 5.3%
2019 11.54 2230th 2369 5.9%
2022 10.78 2376th 2458 3.3%
2023 8.96 2499th 2549 2.0%
2024 8.75 2515th 2575 2.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.19 282nd 336 16.1%
2023 22.76 276th 321 14.0%
2024 25.82 320th 394 18.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.59 2048th 2262 9.5%
2019 16.60 2057th 2380 13.6%
2022 21.49 2010th 2509 19.9%
2023 25.37 1876th 2547 26.3%
2024 20.45 2072nd 2546 18.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.68 1156th 1369 15.6%
2019 27.99 1089th 1491 27.0%
2022 21.19 1415th 1531 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.65 1988th 2273 12.5%
2019 15.86 2134th 2407 11.3%
2022 13.84 2341st 2527 7.4%
2023 12.30 2403rd 2558 6.1%
2024 13.15 2364th 2547 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.86 514th 600 14.3%
2019 17.80 586th 643 8.9%
2023 22.25 520th 614 15.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.00 2005th 2072 3.2%
2019 11.13 2101st 2213 5.1%
2022 12.09 2265th 2359 4.0%
2023 10.05 2323rd 2391 2.8%
2024 9.22 2321st 2383 2.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lick (James) Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.60 594th 1496 60.3%
2019 48.14 818th 1602 48.9%
2022 54.58 684th 1555 56.0%
2023 62.35 544th 1552 64.9%
2024 60.56 578th 1535 62.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lick (James) Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 44 167 59 119 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1989 32 171 72 129 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1990 41 182 76 202 1 n/a n/a 0 502
1991 41 182 84 249 3 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 40 195 82 228 6 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 56 196 75 229 7 n/a n/a 0 563
1994 69 206 73 235 7 n/a n/a 0 590
1995 77 147 65 236 5 n/a n/a 0 530
1996 77 147 65 236 5 n/a n/a 0 530
1997 67 152 71 231 4 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 61 149 69 214 2 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 58 129 68 220 4 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 74 127 67 235 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 80 138 79 266 3 n/a n/a 1 567
2002 71 136 72 295 8 n/a n/a 1 583
2003 71 136 72 295 8 n/a n/a 1 583
2004 49 119 63 322 8 n/a n/a 3 564
2005 48 81 53 320 3 n/a n/a 4 509
2006 54 72 60 346 4 n/a n/a 5 541
2007 54 70 50 324 6 n/a n/a 52 556
2008 66 70 34 357 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 62 61 28 385 3 3 30 0 572
2010 66 45 32 394 4 2 52 0 595
2011 69 42 39 374 5 0 42 0 571
2012 75 39 35 357 11 0 37 0 554
2013 76 39 25 372 10 2 37 0 561
2014 68 40 18 399 7 3 30 0 565
2015 73 34 18 394 6 3 31 0 559
2016 80 43 16 430 2 5 23 0 599
2017 79 54 21 468 4 3 26 0 655
2018 57 52 18 464 3 2 25 0 621
2019 56 39 19 415 2 1 36 0 568
2020 37 32 19 334 0 3 38 0 463
2021 50 29 16 324 1 3 34 0 457
2022 44 35 9 303 1 3 29 0 424
2023 53 41 13 343 2 2 31 0 485

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lick (James) Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 26.0 15.0 n/a
1989 406 27.2 14.9 n/a
1990 502 25.7 19.5 n/a
1991 559 29.8 18.7 n/a
1992 551 30.3 18.1 48.3
1993 563 33.1 17.0 48.3
1994 590 37.7 15.6 33.9
1995 530 29.6 17.9 75.3
1996 530 29.6 17.9 75.3
1997 525 36.0 14.6 54.3
1998 495 36.5 13.6 67.1
1999 479 31.7 15.1 67.2
2000 504 29.8 16.9 69.4
2001 567 29.4 19.3 61
2002 583 31.8 18.3 66.7
2003 583 31.8 18.3 66.7
2004 564 30.4 18.6 74.3
2005 509 30.2 16.9 56.6
2006 541 28.3 19.1 0
2007 556 30.5 18.2 65.5
2008 532 39.4 13.5 60
2009 572 37.9 13.4 62.6
2010 595 38.6 15.4 64.2
2011 571 n/a n/a 68
2012 554 36.3 15.2 69
2013 561 36.6 15.3 69.7
2014 565 37.9 14.9 75.2
2015 559 36.0 15.5 80.5
2016 599 39.0 15.3 72.1
2017 655 35.6 18.3 62.3
2018 621 32.5 19.1 66
2019 568 29.5 19.2 70.6
2020 463 n/a n/a 62.9
2021 457 31.3 14.6 57.1
2022 424 32.8 12.8 67.2
2023 485 30.6 15.8 62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lick (James) Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 390 26.0 15.0 n/a
1989 406 27.2 14.9 n/a
1990 502 25.7 19.5 n/a
1991 559 29.8 18.7 n/a
1992 551 30.3 18.1 48.3
1993 563 33.1 17.0 48.3
1994 590 37.7 15.6 33.9
1995 530 29.6 17.9 75.3
1996 530 29.6 17.9 75.3
1997 525 36.0 14.6 54.3
1998 495 36.5 13.6 67.1
1999 479 31.7 15.1 67.2
2000 504 29.8 16.9 69.4
2001 567 29.4 19.3 61
2002 583 31.8 18.3 66.7
2003 583 31.8 18.3 66.7
2004 564 30.4 18.6 74.3
2005 509 30.2 16.9 56.6
2006 541 28.3 19.1 0
2007 556 30.5 18.2 65.5
2008 532 39.4 13.5 60
2009 572 37.9 13.4 62.6
2010 595 38.6 15.4 64.2
2011 571 n/a n/a 68
2012 554 36.3 15.2 69
2013 561 36.6 15.3 69.7
2014 565 37.9 14.9 75.2
2015 559 36.0 15.5 80.5
2016 599 39.0 15.3 72.1
2017 655 35.6 18.3 62.3
2018 621 32.5 19.1 66
2019 568 29.5 19.2 70.6
2020 463 n/a n/a 62.9
2021 457 31.3 14.6 57.1
2022 424 32.8 12.8 67.2
2023 485 30.6 15.8 62.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lick (James) Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lick (James) Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2347th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2432nd of 2802 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lick (James) Middle)22.820.7
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)5047.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lick (James) Middle)14.512.4
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)42.438.6
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lick (James) Middle)2622.4
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)60.756.1
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lick (James) Middle)14.116.5
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)52.745.3
 7.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lick (James) Middle)25.422.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)5751.7
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lick (James) Middle)17.79.4
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)49.839.7
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Lick (James) Middle)15.111.7
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.837.9
 2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students568485
 14.6%
African American3941
 5.1%
American Indian22
Asian1913
 31.6%
Hispanic415343
 17.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White5653
 5.4%
Two or More Races3631
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%62.7%
 7.9%

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Lick (James) Middle ranks in the bottom 12.0% of California middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Lick (James) Middle.

Students at Lick (James) Middle are 71% Hispanic, 11% White, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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