Serving 1,192 students in grades 6-8, Giannini (A.p.) Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School's student population of 1,192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Giannini (A.p.) Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
10%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Giannini (A.p.) Middle School's ranking?
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School is ranked #978 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Giannini (A.p.) Middle School often compared to?
Giannini (A.p.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoover (Herbert) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Giannini (A.p.) Middle School?
1,192 students attend Giannini (A.p.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Giannini (A.p.) Middle School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Giannini (A.p.) Middle School?
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Giannini (A.p.) Middle School offer ?
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Giannini (A.p.) Middle School part of?
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Giannini (A.p.) Middle School located?
Giannini (A.p.) Middle School is located in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Outer Sunset.
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