Lick (James) Middle

485 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

James Lick Middle School, located in the Noe Valley neighborhood 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 well-regarded for its commitment to academic development and its inclusive, diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum that includes core subjects, elective opportunities, and support services designed to help students navigate the transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, James Lick is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning and provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. Situated in a vibrant, family-oriented neighborhood, the school benefits from an engaged parent community and a setting that balances historical charm with the dynamic urban culture of San Francisco.

485

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lick (James) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	343
Black	41
Asian	13
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
343 (70.7 %)
White
53 (10.9 %)
Black
41 (8.5 %)
Two or More
31 (6.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)695-5675
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 184

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 162