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New Traditions Elementary

Public Grades K-5

276^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of California elementary schools

Summary

New Traditions Elementary is a high-performing K-5 public school serving 259 students in San Francisco's Western Addition neighborhood, operating within the San Francisco Unified district and consistently ranking in the top 5% of all California elementary schools.

The school excels academically, with student proficiency rates significantly above district and state averages in English, math, and science. What truly sets New Traditions apart is its exceptional effectiveness in supporting students from all backgrounds, particularly those from lower socioeconomic circumstances; it ranks in the 98th percentile for serving this group statewide. This balanced excellence is achieved even with a higher student-teacher ratio than some peers, demonstrating efficient use of resources. Furthermore, the school fosters a strong culture of attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate less than half the state average, which is closely linked to its outstanding academic results.

When compared to other local schools, New Traditions stands out for its consistent, decade-long record of high performance. While other excellent schools like Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila and George Peabody Elementary also rank highly, New Traditions shows remarkable stability and a proven ability to help all students thrive. Its success story demonstrates that with the right approach, public schools can achieve top-tier results while serving a diverse student population effectively.

259

Students ?

28.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,184

Per pupil spending ?

22.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2049 Grove St.
San Francisco, CA 94117-1123

(415) 750-8490

District: San Francisco Unified

Students who attend New Traditions Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Roosevelt Middle
High:	Academy (The)- SF @McAteer
	Asawa (Ruth) SF School of the Arts A Public School
	Balboa High
	Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
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	Galileo High
	Jordan (June) School for Equity
	Lincoln (Abraham) High
	Lowell High
	Marshall (Thurgood) High
	Mission High
	O'Connell (John) High
	S.F. International High
	Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High
	Washington (George) High

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Two or more races:

21.2%

Hispanic:

14.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 79th percentile in 2013 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (78% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of California elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 29 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg48%

California avg41%

276^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 71Elementary Schools in the San Francisco Unified

679^th of 1,543San Francisco Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	276 of 5857	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	94.4	397 of 5869	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	614 of 5859	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	94.2	420 of 5883	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	78.4	1242 of 5789	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	87.5	774 of 5662	86.3%	★★★★☆
2017	81.4	1064 of 5692	81.3%	★★★★☆
2016	87.3	773 of 5614	86.2%	★★★★☆
2015	86.0	821 of 5611	85.4%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	1144 of 5530	79.3%	★★★★☆
2012	66.2	1722 of 5390	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.4	2328 of 5377	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	42.6	3012 of 5314	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.8	3377 of 5193	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.6	1916 of 5113	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	41.5	2809 of 5113	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.8	2059 of 4818	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	37.8	2845 of 4822	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	44.4	2445 of 4809	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	331 of 5597	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	381 of 5612	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	657 of 5609	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	94.0	370 of 5635	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	77.2	1209 of 5492	78.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	907 of 5413	83.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	96.5	121 of 5460	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	534 of 5517	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	70.9	1183 of 5363	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	90.3	272 of 5084	94.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	94.3	307 of 5628	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.2	473 of 5643	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.6	577 of 5638	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	91.2	557 of 5663	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.0	1256 of 5510	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	87.8	702 of 5431	87.1%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.2	238 of 718	66.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	96 of 2598	96.3%	★★★★★
2024	87.9	144 of 2651	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	79.7	429 of 2661	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	222 of 2726	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	69.5	843 of 2834	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	185 of 2737	93.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

White (2025)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2025)67th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy84%+35 vs state

Mathematics74%+37 vs state

Science73%+41 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, April 10, 2010

New Traditions is a small school with very active parents. They might not be the highest in API scores, but the school environment gives students much more than just high test scores. New Traditions creates an environment that emphasizes tolerance, real diversity, trust, and critical thinking.
I'm a parent that serves on the SSC, the Social Networking Team, and countless events. I work very closely with the principal Maria Luz Agudelo. She is a fantastic principal and has steered the school through some difficult times.
I chose to keep my kids in NT even though they could have come with me to a school in Hillsborough where I teach.
New Traditions has something no other school has (and I've taught at several). You can feel it in the genuineness of its parents. Here we all make a difference, building our school, so our children have the best education they can possibly have. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

I used to be a student at this school and I know for sure that I would not be the same person if it were not for the amazing teachers there. No matter what you've heard about this school, I believe it is the best. It encourages us kids to enjoy our childhood, but is also disciplinary and challenging enough. I did very well every year, and I remember always being surrounded by color and arts. they have a book fair twice a year, a spring carnival, a Halloween parade, and so much more for your children to enjoy. Please take this seriously!! Close Quote

Schools Near New Traditions Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Traditions Elementary	Public	K-5	2049 Grove St.	San Francisco	94117	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 750-8490	259	9	28.7	22.8%	128 (49.4%)	15 (5.8%)	37 (14.3%)	23 (8.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (21.2%)	95.6	276^th of 5857 public elementary schools	95.3%		94.4	397^th of 5869 public elementary schools	93.2%	121	73.3		73.3	86.4	81.0	84.1				83.9	72.7	72.1	77.3				74.1	93.2	93.2	93.2		93.2		$22,184	$1,942	$20,242
Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila	Public	K-5	1250 Waller St.	San Francisco	94117	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6325	407	17	24.1	36.4%	14 (3.4%)	3 (0.7%)	22 (5.4%)	315 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.0%)	92.7	493^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	91.6%		96.9	175^th of 5869 public elementary schools	97.0%	318	78.2		78.2	51.5	83.9	89.3				73.9	77.3	93.6	90.7				86.8							$20,080	$1,464	$18,616
Grattan Elementary	Public	K-5	165 Grattan St.	San Francisco	94117	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 759-2815	392	17	23.0	13.8%	197 (50.3%)	18 (4.6%)	47 (12.0%)	49 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (20.4%)	91.7	568^th of 5857 public elementary schools	90.3%		91.3	623^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	89.4%	55	75.4		75.4	62.5	74.2	77.1				71.1	70.3	68.3	78.7				72.3							$22,634	$1,779	$20,855
McCoppin (Frank) Elementary	Public	K-5	651 Sixth Ave.	San Francisco	94118	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 750-8475	258	12	22.4	28.7%	72 (27.9%)	6 (2.3%)	47 (18.2%)	79 (30.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (20.2%)	72.7	1485^th of 5857 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.5	1351^st of 5869 public elementary schools	77.0%	134	45.5		45.5	48.7	60.5	63.6				57.5	55.3	55.6	48.5				53.5							$20,804	$968	$19,836
Creative Arts Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 Turk St.	San Francisco	94115	San Francisco County	Creative Arts Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 749-3509	440	24	18.7	28.4%	178 (40.5%)	53 (12.0%)	120 (27.3%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (15.7%)	61.4	1992^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	66.0%		62.7	1946^th of 5869 public elementary schools	66.8%	46	53.1	30.8	41.6	38.1	49.0	57.1	66.7	70.9	54.9	57.1	42.9	32.7	49.0	35.7	44.6	44.0	41.4	91.7	94.4	94.4	94.4	91.7	94.4	$15,100	$78	$15,022
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	1025 14th St.	San Francisco	94114	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6300	294	14	21.0	28.2%	127 (43.2%)	20 (6.8%)	59 (20.1%)	23 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (22.1%)	86.4	855^th of 5857 public elementary schools	85.4%		83.9	998^th of 5869 public elementary schools	83.0%	143	54.8		54.8	60.0	71.1	76.2				69.3	66.7	66.7	54.8				62.7							$22,443	$1,444	$20,999
Peabody (George) Elementary	Public	K-5	251 Sixth Ave.	San Francisco	94118	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 750-8480	269	13	21.5	21.9%	97 (36.1%)	4 (1.5%)	33 (12.3%)	79 (29.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	55 (20.4%)	95.5	283^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	95.2%		95.5	303^rd of 5869 public elementary schools	94.8%	20	86.1		86.1	70.3	80.0	97.6				83.1	83.3	66.7	81.0				76.4							$24,049	$2,603	$21,446
Cobb (William L.) Elementary	Public	K-5	2725 California St.	San Francisco	94115	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 749-3505	134	7	20.6	70.1%	11 (8.2%)	45 (33.6%)	42 (31.3%)	13 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (17.2%)	43.2	2991^st of 5857 public elementary schools	48.9%		49.1	2605^th of 5869 public elementary schools	55.6%	386	40.9		40.9	26.3	35.3	50.0				37.9	47.4	23.5	31.8				34.5	88.9	91.1	93.3	93.3	91.1	93.3	$30,204	$2,834	$27,370
Muir (John) Elementary	Public	K-5	380 Webster St.	San Francisco	94117	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6335	260	12	22.6	75.4%	20 (7.7%)	46 (17.7%)	171 (65.8%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	54.7	2326^th of 5857 public elementary schools	60.3%		63.6	1899^th of 5869 public elementary schools	67.6%	427	10.0		10.0	50.0	21.9	45.5				39.8	84.2	47.2	56.4				62.8	84.9	90.9	93.9	84.9	90.9	87.9	$27,998	$1,966	$26,032
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary	Public	K-5	4235 19th St.	San Francisco	94114	San Francisco County	San Francisco Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(415) 241-6276	137	7	21.0	35.0%	50 (36.5%)	25 (18.2%)	31 (22.6%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	25 (18.2%)	63.6	1898^th of 5857 public elementary schools	67.6%		79.5	1175^th of 5869 public elementary schools	80.0%	723	63.6		63.6	52.9	36.8	57.6				50.7	29.4	33.3	51.5				41.2	91.7			91.7	91.7	91.7	$24,497	$2,247	$22,250

Frequently Asked Questions about New Traditions Elementary

What is the racial makeup of New Traditions Elementary?

Students at New Traditions Elementary are 49% White, 21% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% African American.

How many students attend New Traditions Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 259 students attended New Traditions Elementary.

What schools do graduates of New Traditions Elementary attend?

Students who attend New Traditions Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roosevelt Middle
High : Academy (The)- SF @McAteer
High : Asawa (Ruth) SF School of the Arts A Public School
High : Balboa High
High : Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
High : Galileo High
High : Jordan (June) School for Equity
High : Lincoln (Abraham) High
High : Lowell High
High : Marshall (Thurgood) High
High : Mission High
High : O'Connell (John) High
High : S.F. International High
High : Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High
High : Washington (George) High

What district is New Traditions Elementary in?

San Francisco Unified

Is New Traditions Elementary a good school?

Yes! New Traditions Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 276^th of 5857 California elementary schools.

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