- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Francisco, CA
Marina Middle
Federal NCES profile for Marina Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063441005645
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marina Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 14
- middle schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marina Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marina Middle ranks #8 of 14 middle schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Marina Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 063441005645 · San Francisco, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 22.3:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Marina Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Marina 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 646
Marina Middle
646 students
What this shows Marina Middle reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marina Middle compares
Marina 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
White 8.5%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Marina 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 Marina 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marina 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
Aptos Middle
Standard public school
911 students 24.6:1 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
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marina Middle
How many students attend Marina Middle?
Marina Middle has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marina Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Marina Middle is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marina Middle?
61.4% of students at Marina Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marina Middle?
The largest demographic group at Marina Middle is Asian at 60.9% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marina Middle?
Marina Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Marina Middle rank among middle schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Marina Middle ranks #8 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 Marina 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.