Giannini (a.p.) Middle, San Francisco CA

Original Research by School Decision on Giannini (a.p.) Middle

Giannini Middle sits in the Sunset District, a residential neighborhood on the western side of San Francisco, and serves a diverse student body drawn from the city's neighborhoods. The school enrolls a solid mid-sized population across grades six through eight, with nearly even distribution across the three grades. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student population is predominantly Asian, with meaningful Hispanic, white, and mixed-race representation, and a small number of Black students. The school does not report counts for English learners or students with individualized education plans, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about these populations and their support structures.

In terms of academics, Giannini shows particular strength in English language arts. Seventh-grade ELA proficiency is notably strong, and across the three grades the ELA picture is solid overall. Grade six ELA performance is healthy, and both seventh and eighth grades sustain strong results. The math profile is more uneven. Seventh grade shows the strongest math proficiency, while sixth and eighth grades both fall materially lower. Science proficiency in eighth grade sits at a competent mid-range level. The school's overall proficiency index across all tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among other school-serving entities in San Francisco County, a meaningful marker of relative standing, though parents should understand this reflects the competitive profile of the county rather than an absolute measure.

Test data shows only one year of results, so trend information is not available. A parent considering the school could ask administrators whether recent performance has been moving and in which direction.

The Sunset District itself is a quieter, residential part of the city with a strong single-family home character, tree-lined streets, and proximity to Golden Gate Park. It sits on one of the city's main transit corridors with good Muni access. Housing in the area is expensive by any national standard and has been rising; the housing market here reflects the broader San Francisco context of high costs and limited inventory. The neighborhood has a long-standing identity as a family-oriented area with established schools and parks.

No information was available about specific staffing, course offerings, extracurricular programs, discipline practices, or attendance rates at the school. A parent should view the school's website or call directly to learn about those aspects of the Giannini experience, especially any specialized programs, team sports, or clubs that might matter to their family's choice.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 663%

School 63% · District 43% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 33 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

Grade 771%

School 71% · District 47% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 33 pts above county median

Grade 860%

School 60% · District 41% · ▲ 18 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 24 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 673%

School 73% · District 53% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 29 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

Grade 780%

School 80% · District 56% · ▲ 25 pts above district

▲ 35 pts above state median · ▲ 25 pts above county median

Grade 879%

School 79% · District 52% · ▲ 26 pts above district

▲ 34 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

Science

Grade 864%

School 64% · District 39% · ▲ 24 pts above district

▲ 38 pts above state median · ▲ 33 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 869%

School 69% · District 54% · ▲ 15 pts above district

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

This schoolSan Francisco Unified, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income61%Higher-income79%19 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income67%Higher-income87%20 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income70%Higher-income83%13 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income50%Higher-income70%20 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income55%Higher-income80%24 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income48%Higher-income65%17 pp gap