Top Rankings
Berkeley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,024 students in Berkeley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Berkeley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
9,024 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
529 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Berkeley Unified School District, which is ranked #195 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
25 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
814 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,967 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
55%
# Black Students
1,052 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
3,759 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,383 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
721
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
596
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
590
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
663
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
640
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
619
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
643
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
640
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
659
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
807
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
815
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
828
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
803
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,507 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,010 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$244 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,507
$21,485
Spending / Student
$27,010
$19,787
Best Berkeley Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Ada St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-8812
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-8812
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Willard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 Stuart St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6330
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6330
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 Milvia St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 644-6225
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cragmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
830 Regal Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 644-8810
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 644-8810
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2800 Forest Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6890
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1781 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Grades: 6-8
| 871 students
Rank: #88.
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1222 Univ Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #99.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2840 Ellsworth St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #1111.
Malcolm X Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1731 Prince St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6313
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1212.
John Muir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2955 Claremont Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6410
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1313.
Berkeley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 3,204 students
Rank: #1414.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Grades: 10-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1515.
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Colusa Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 644-6368
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1616.
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Berkeley Independent Study K-8
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2701 Mlk Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6159
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
2134 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berkeley Unified School District?
Berkeley Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,024 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley Unified School District?
Berkeley Unified School District is ranked #195 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley Unified School District?
42% of Berkeley Unified School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkeley Unified School District?
Berkeley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Berkeley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,010 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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