- Enrollment
- 2,571
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Francisco, CA
Presidio Middle
Federal NCES profile for Presidio Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063441005657
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Presidio Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 14
- middle schools in San Francisco · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Presidio Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Presidio Middle ranks #5 of 14 middle schools in San Francisco, CA.
School address
District: San Francisco Unified · California
NCES ID 063441005657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Presidio Middle held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063441005657 · San Francisco, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
992 enr · 24.8:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (2,571 students)
Presidio Middle held near 980 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Presidio 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 992
Presidio Middle
992 students
What this shows Presidio Middle reports 992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Presidio Middle compares
Presidio 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.4%
White 21.9%
Two or More 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Presidio 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 Presidio Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln (Abraham) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington (George) High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galileo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balboa High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Presidio 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
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
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 (~992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Presidio Middle
How many students attend Presidio Middle?
Presidio Middle has 992 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Francisco, CA. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 980 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presidio Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Presidio Middle is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Presidio Middle?
32.9% of students at Presidio Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Presidio Middle?
The largest demographic group at Presidio Middle is Asian at 38.4% of enrollment, in San Francisco, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Presidio Middle?
Presidio Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Presidio Middle rank among middle schools in San Francisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Presidio Middle ranks #5 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 Presidio 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.