Bancroft Middle School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Bancroft Middle School
Bancroft Middle School is a public middle school located in the city of San Francisco, California. It is part of the San Francisco Unified School District and serves students in grades 6-8. Founded in 1891, Bancroft is one of the oldest schools in the district and has a long and rich history. The school offers a rigorous academic program and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, music and drama, and clubs. Bancroft also has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. With its strong emphasis on academics, extracurriculars, and a commitment to diversity, Bancroft Middle School is a great choice for any student looking for a quality education.
Address:
5301 E. Centralia St.
Long Beach, CA 90808Phone:
(562) 425-7461
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
879 students
Overview Bancroft Middle School
Bancroft Middle School serves 879 students in grades 6-8.
Bancroft Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Bancroft Middle School
Bancroft Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bancroft Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
