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235 12th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118-2103
Summary
Sutro Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
75.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
81.6% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 75.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 81.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 449/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 181/4,657 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 254 |
| Low-Income Students | 149 (58.7%) |
| English Learners | 90 (35.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 7.2 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 68.3% to 84.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
38.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 85.7% 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 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 83% to 83%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 75.6% to 84.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
55.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.0% 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 Sutro Elementary compare within the district?
Sutro Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sutro Elementary rank in California?
Sutro Elementary ranks No. 449 of 4,657 in reading and No. 181 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 Sutro Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 61 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 73.8% meet the reading standard and 81.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sutro Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco?
Sutro Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 62 K–5 schools in San Francisco with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San FranciscoHow does Sutro Elementary compare with other schools in San Francisco County?
Sutro Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sutro ElementaryThis school | 81.6% | 75.2% |
| Alamo Elementary | 64.6% | 66.7% |
| Alvarado Elementary | 51.6% | 59.4% |
