- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Francisco, CA
Aptos Middle
Federal NCES profile for Aptos Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063441005585
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aptos Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 14
- middle schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for California
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aptos Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aptos Middle ranks #12 of 14 middle schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Aptos Middle held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063441005585 · San Francisco, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 24.6:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Aptos Middle held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Aptos Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell High
Lowell High
2,571 students
- Lincoln (Abrah
Lincoln (Abraham) High
2,074 students
- Washington (Ge
Washington (George) High
2,068 students
- Galileo High
Galileo High
1,750 students
- Balboa High
Balboa High
1,238 students
- This school 911
Aptos Middle
911 students
What this shows Aptos Middle reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aptos Middle compares
Aptos Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 12.4%
White 12.1%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Aptos Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Francisco Unified reports $22,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aptos Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aptos Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,074
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in San Francisco
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Giannini (a.P.) Middle
Standard public school
1,183 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Presidio Middle
Standard public school
992 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Hoover (Herbert) Middle
Standard public school
963 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Denman (James) Middle
Standard public school
807 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Middle
Standard public school
657 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Marina Middle
Standard public school
646 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~911 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aptos Middle
How many students attend Aptos Middle?
Aptos Middle has 911 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aptos Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Aptos Middle is 24.6:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aptos Middle?
45.4% of students at Aptos Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aptos Middle?
The largest demographic group at Aptos Middle is Asian at 44.6% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aptos Middle?
Aptos Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aptos Middle rank among middle schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Aptos Middle ranks #12 of 14 middle schools in San Francisco, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Francisco on the city page.
What other schools are in San Francisco Unified?
Besides Aptos Middle, San Francisco Unified also operates Lowell High (2,571 students), Lincoln (Abraham) High (2,074 students), and Washington (George) High (2,068 students). See the San Francisco Unified district page for the complete list.