Denman (James) Middle School

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Denman (James) Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
241 Oneida Ave,  San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Unified School District
3.5
4.2
794 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Teresa Shipp
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
50.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10.9%
State Average
19.4%
Science
7.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
136:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
53.3%
Asian
14.3%
Filipino
11.4%
White
7.6%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black
4.8%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
3.0 Alum
4/15/2020
I made a lot of good friends at Denman and there were a lot of ways students could connect with each other. Before I graduated, we had gotten more space in the building to use. They also announced an Ipad program and we had a lot of tech support and technology to use. Teachers were all around okay to their students and built comfortable spaces for them.I don't think I was prepared for high school as much as would have liked. But I can't say much (graduated in 2016)
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/28/2026
A diamond in the rough!! Engaged staff, convenient location, great community of families and students. We love Denman and are so grateful to have found it. My daughter is thriving there and I'm excited for her younger brother to attend in the future. Don't judge this middle school by it's looks - it...
5.0 parent
5/19/2025
The school has good teachers and a sports program that my student really liked. He ran track and played on the school soccer team. He was always busy and he learned a lot. He is graduating now and he will miss Denman.
4.0 parent
3/26/2025
My son started this year at Denman and is doing well. He is also getting supported with speech therapy and his specialist has been very helpful. He has received the highest honors on the honor roll this whole year. He enjoys music class and plays the trumpet. He is also involved in sports with his c...
5.0 parent
5/11/2024
We were nervous about starting here, but our kid has absolutely blossomed at Denman. They are excited about learning, have made new friends, and the teachers/staff have been great. Are there some problems at the schoo!? Of course, but that would be true anywhere and we have been impressed with how h...

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Denman (James) Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in San Francisco, CA and is served by the San Francisco Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 794 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Denman (James) Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,336,052. Discover additional schools in the area, like Balboa High School, Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, Jordan (June) School For Equity, and more. Learn more about what San Francisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Denman (James) Middle School.

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