Summary:
There are seven elementary schools in San Francisco's 94112 zip code, all part of the San Francisco Unified district, serving primarily grades K-5 with one exception, and the area is marked by stark contrasts in school performance and socioeconomic conditions.
Sunnyside Elementary is the standout top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 21% of California schools, with strong proficiency rates in ELA (64%) and Math (61%) that far exceed district averages. In contrast, Cleveland Elementary is the most challenged, with a 0-star rating, bottom 4% state ranking, and critically low scores (15.5% ELA, 13.6% Math). Sheridan Elementary presents a paradox: it has the highest per-student spending ($25,073) but a 1-star rating and the worst chronic absenteeism rate (42.9%), showing that high funding does not guarantee results. San Francisco Community Alternative is unique as a K-8 school, but its middle school grades (6th-8th) show a significant performance drop compared to elementary levels.
Overall, the average chronic absenteeism rate across these schools (30.3%) is 56% higher than the state average, a major concern. Academic proficiency averages are well below district benchmarks: 36.2% in ELA and 32.1% in Math. There is a strong link between socioeconomic status and performance, with schools like Guadalupe Elementary (78% free/reduced lunch) and Monroe Elementary (76%) among the lowest performers, while Sunnyside (33%) excels. Additionally, several schools, including Sunnyside and Monroe, show notable declines in math proficiency between 3rd and 4th or 5th grades, suggesting a need for targeted upper-elementary math support.
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