Denman (James) Middle

816 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Denman Middle School, located in the Outer Mission/Excelsior district of San Francisco, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), the school is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. It offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for high school by balancing core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings.

Beyond its academic program, James Denman Middle School focuses on the social-emotional development of its students, emphasizing community engagement and restorative practices. The school benefits from its location in a vibrant residential neighborhood and works to connect families with resources through various programs and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both academic rigor and character development, the school aims to create a supportive foundation for its students as they transition through their formative adolescent years.

816

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Denman (James) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	373
Black	62
Asian	220
Two or More	85
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
373 (45.7 %)
Asian
220 (27.0 %)
Two or More
85 (10.4 %)
White
63 (7.7 %)
Black
62 (7.6 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.5 %)
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)469-4535
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 277

Grade 7 263

Grade 8 276