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260 Madrid Street, San Francisco, CA 94112-2055
Summary
Monroe Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 59th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,103/4,657 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,747/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 533 |
| Low-Income Students | 404 (75.8%) |
| English Learners | 281 (52.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.1 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.0 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math -1.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.0% to 48.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 53.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 26%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.7% to 54.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
Monroe Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Monroe Elementary rank in California?
Monroe Elementary ranks No. 2,103 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,747 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Monroe Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 26 in reading and No. 20 in math among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.5% meet the reading standard and 43.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Monroe Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Monroe Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Monroe Elementary is No. 33 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Francisco CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe ElementaryThis school | 46.5% | 46.7% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
