Aptos Middle

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Aptos Middle School, located in the Sherwood Forest/Mt. Davidson area of San Francisco, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a comprehensive middle school experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, offering a structured environment that aims to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school offers a variety of programs designed to engage students across different disciplines, including core academic subjects, visual and performing arts, and extracurricular activities. Aptos Middle is often recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement, which helps support various school initiatives and events. By fostering a collaborative culture, the school strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and engage positively with their peers and the broader San Francisco community.

848

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aptos Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	210
Black	61
Asian	369
Two or More	114
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
369 (43.5 %)
Hispanic
210 (24.8 %)
Two or More
114 (13.4 %)
White
89 (10.5 %)
Black
61 (7.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)469-4520
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 303

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 272