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South San Francisco Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,761 students in South San Francisco Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South San Francisco Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
7,761 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
406 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
South San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked #569 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#578 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
39 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,733 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
35%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,796 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
56%
# Black Students
84 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
488 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
6%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
113 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
507 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
660
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
552
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
544
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
571
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
582
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
564
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
594
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
597
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
565
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
577
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
622
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
729
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,820 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,576
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,820
$18,396
Best South San Francisco Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monte Verde Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 St. Cloud Dr.
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 877-8838
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 877-8838
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Buri Buri Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Del Monte Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8776
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Westborough Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2570 Westborough Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8848
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Christen Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 877-8941
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 877-8941
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #55.
Junipero Serra Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Victoria St.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 877-8853
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 877-8853
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
295 Ponderosa Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8825
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8825
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
El Camino High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8806
Grades: 9-12
| 1,088 students
Rank: #88.
South San Francisco High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 B St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8754
Grades: 9-12
| 1,287 students
Rank: #99.
Alta Loma Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Romney Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8797
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Cerritos Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8841
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8841
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1111.
Sunshine Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Miller Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8784
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8784
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1212.
Spruce Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Spruce Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8780
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8780
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1313.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 School St.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-3955
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-3955
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #1414.
Parkway Heights Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 Sunset Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8788
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1515.
Baden High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Southwood Dr.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8769
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
201 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 616-3882
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 Hillside Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8720
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8720
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South San Francisco Unified School District?
South San Francisco Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,761 students.
What is the rank of South San Francisco Unified School District?
South San Francisco Unified School District is ranked #569 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South San Francisco Unified School District?
49% of South San Francisco Unified School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South San Francisco Unified School District?
South San Francisco Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South San Francisco Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,820 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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