Berkeley Independent Study K-8 serves 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berkeley Independent Study K-8's student population of 36 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Berkeley Independent Study K-8 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
31%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
36 students attend Berkeley Independent Study K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Berkeley Independent Study K-8 students are Black, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Berkeley Independent Study K-8 offer ?
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Berkeley Independent Study K-8 part of?
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
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