Berkeley Independent Study K-8 serves 27 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Berkeley Independent Study K-8's student population of 27 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Berkeley Independent Study K-8?
27 students attend Berkeley Independent Study K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Berkeley Independent Study K-8 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 11% 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 21:1.
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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