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James Denman is a great school! Their teachers are great and educate you fairly well. I began in 6th grade with a 7th grade reading level and ended with a 10th grade reading level. The best part of the school is their Band/Orchestra. The class has lots of spirit and the teacher is hilarious! Those are the memories I'll remember the most. It's also a very diverse school with friendly people. The counselors are understanding and open to talk most of the time. The best part is that the school has many clubs for students to join. I joined about 3-4 clubs and it was a blast! You meet new people and you become a bigger part of the community. Speaking of community, they have a garden next to the school where students are able to work with plants to beautify the community. The only con would be PE. I didn't feel very worked out because they provided us with a lot of free time. Otherwise, I would rate this school a 9/10.
This schools teachers cannot teach. I have one of my students in a Ms. Stenacks class and he doesn't learn anything because he saids all Ms. Stenack does is make these useless activities that don't teach. Many of the other James Denman teachers are useless and can't teach. This school is a disappointment.
—Submitted by a parent
man james denman middle school is the bessst bestt besssst middle school i ever chose! the best three years of my life in currently an 8th grader going to jdms. and i keep losing my mind about graduating. it makes me wanna cry when i hear graduate because i really love this school and its a good place to meet friends.and when you go here you wont regret because you have good sports teams! and fun field trips like to the giants games and sixs flag but for 8th graders and ahve a greaat time! choose denman! it rocks ima miss denman thats why im going to balboa to be close :D
—Submitted by a student
The school has great fun and caring teachers, although most students do more playing around than working. JDMS has math honor class for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and has proven to be a pretty good tracks and baseball teams. It also has orchestra, volleyball, and basketball teams. I would rate it 6/10
—Submitted by a student
james denman is the best school my daughter has chosen she loves it and its a very awesome school. she loves it so much since the first time she saw it. i recommed you to chose james denman. she currently about to graduate and says sad for her to leave . she met awesome friends and now she hates to leave it a very good school
—Submitted by a parent
I recommend your child to go to JDMS. JDMS is a wonderful school.They have Gread Math and Language Arts classes. My son in 6th had a 5th grade reading level now as a 8th grader he has a 9thgrade reading level. JDMS has the 2 best science teachers and they were voted best by SFUSD.They have a great Band and Orchestra program also. Parents dont want there students to go to JDMS beacause they say there many kids who may influence there child to be bad.Well not really true.I say other middle schools children are worst than Denman.
—Submitted by a parent
james denman is an awesome school. every day i have fun here.
—Submitted by a student
This school gives students a chance for people who came from other countries.But it all depends on who you make friends with and how much your willing to work.
—Submitted by a parent
To be honest, I've only attended this school for 6 weeks. It wasn't even school, it was beacon. But I'm surprised Denman is only rated 5/10! Denman is a great school! If anything it at least is a 11/10, emphasizes on the 'at least' part! The people are so nice and considerate. You literally make a new friend everyday. The teachers are just plain fantastic. I mean you can actually talk to them about stuff, not just school poopy. I would have given my right leg to have wen't to Denman. I'm really looking forward to going again this year as a High School Helper. GO DEMONS! :)
A somewhat hidden gem in the Excelsior District, James Denman Middle School has been a good experience for my two children these past few years. The student population reflects the rich diversity of a very family-centered region of the city, and therefore possesses much opportunity for parents to build relationships and work together. There are excellent teachers at Denman, in particular, the math and science departments. Both my kids are also involved in the music program (clarinet and cello) and they love their teacher. I recommend this school to those who want their children to have dedicated teachers in a culturally diverse setting. Lastly, we are grateful for our new principal, Ms. Phung, who has vision for strengthening a sense of community necessary to foster a climate where students are highly motivated to learn. - Craig Wong
—Submitted by a parent
James Denman is a great school, great teacher.Everyday my son was so excited to go to school. I am happy that we picked this school.
—Submitted by a parent
James Denman is a great school. The teachers have an exciting approach to teaching the students and my son has benefited from that quality. I beleive he will well prepared to enter high school. The new principal is engaged and excited about what can fruther be accomplished for the students and staff.
—Submitted by a parent
james Denman is a great school! Great teachers & they teach very well. I am happy to be a student here at Denman. GO DENMAN DEMONS! (:
—Submitted by a student
Denman is a great middle school! The staff are awesome and they really connect to us! Everyone makes great friends and always make new ones almost everyday. Everyone is hardworking in school! The activities are fun and free! Go Denman!
—Submitted by a student
Excellent school, dedicated staff, committed and positive student body..students are from diverse backgrounds who interact well with one another.
—Submitted by a parent
This school is definitely one of the cleanest, well kept middle schools in San Francisco! They have some very good teachers and probably one of the more diverse groups of students (good mix of many nationalities) which is very important to me. My daughter is in her third/last year at Denman and she loves it! ** A very good choice **
—Submitted by a parent
I think if this scholl was a free-dress school, it would even be better.
—Submitted by a former student
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.
The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
175 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.
176 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 86% in 2012.
12 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 62% in 2012.
174 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.
164 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for Algebra I was 49% in 2012.
167 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.
178 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 32% in 2012.
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The state average for Geometry was 87% in 2012.
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The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 52% in 2012.
185 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.
179 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
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| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 39% |
| Females | 43% |
| Males | 36% |
| African American | 18% |
| Asian | 62% |
| Filipino | 38% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 56% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 40% |
| English learner | 5% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 56% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 85% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 29% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 47% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 25% |
| All Students | 36% |
| Females | 42% |
| Males | 31% |
| African American | 9% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Filipino | 41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 32% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 50% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 37% |
| English learner | 10% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 48% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 80% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 24% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 24% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 58% |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 58% |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 58% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 48% |
| Females | 58% |
| Males | 38% |
| African American | 50% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Filipino | 53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 51% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 40% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 49% |
| English learner | 2% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 63% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 95% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 21% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 58% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 48% |
| All Students | 38% |
| Females | 46% |
| Males | 30% |
| African American | 25% |
| Asian | 87% |
| Filipino | 48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 39% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 36% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 40% |
| English learner | 19% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 45% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 77% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | 15% |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 49% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 63% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 53% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 28% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 18% |
| Females | 15% |
| Males | 21% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 51% |
| Filipino | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 16% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 22% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 18% |
| English learner | 13% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 20% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 38% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 26% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 4% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 32% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 16% |
| All Students | 46% |
| Females | 46% |
| Males | 45% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 77% |
| Filipino | 46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 46% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 45% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 47% |
| English learner | 14% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 55% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 88% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 56% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 44% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 50% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 43% |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| English learner | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | n/a |
| Females | n/a |
| Males | n/a |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | n/a |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | n/a |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 42% |
| Females | 39% |
| Males | 46% |
| African American | 18% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Filipino | 48% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 42% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 43% |
| Students with disability | 9% |
| Students with no reported disability | 45% |
| English learner | 11% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 52% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 80% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 49% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 38% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 40% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 39% |
| All Students | 53% |
| Females | 48% |
| Males | 59% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 77% |
| Filipino | 58% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | n/a |
| Economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 53% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 54% |
| English learner | 26% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 62% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | 86% |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | 58% |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | 54% |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - declined to state | 49% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
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Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
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| Hispanic or Latino | 30% | 49% | ||
| Asian | 26% | 8% | ||
| Filipino | 23% | 3% | ||
| African American | 13% | 7% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| White | 3% | 28% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 2% | 3% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 1% |
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| English language learners 1 | 29% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 68% | N/A | 52% |
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| Spanish | 46% | 85% | ||
| Cantonese | 18% | 2% | ||
| Filipino (Pilipino or Tagalog) | 18% | 1% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 8% | 1% | ||
| Vietnamese | 3% | 2% | ||
| Ilocano | 2% | 0% | ||
| Mandarin (Putonghua) | 2% | 1% | ||
| Burmese | 1% | 0% | ||
| Greek | 1% | 0% | ||
| Indonesian | 1% | 0% | ||
| Korean | 1% | 1% |
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| Average class size | 20 | N/A | 25 |
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| Average years teaching in district | 11 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 12 | N/A | 13 |
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| Full credential | 94% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 6% | N/A | 2% |
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