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Emery Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 599 students in Emery Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Emery Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
599 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Emery Unified School District, which is ranked #1505 of all 1,925 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1512 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
56%
# Black Students
264 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
44%
5%
# White Students
76 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
13%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
60
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,641 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,159 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$42,641
$19,974

Spending / Student
$28,159
$18,396

Best Emery Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anna Yates Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4727 San Pablo
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4916
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4916
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Emery Secondary
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 47th St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4998
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4998
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
1275 - 61st St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4000
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emery Unified School District?
Emery Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 599 students.
What is the rank of Emery Unified School District?
Emery Unified School District is ranked #1505 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emery Unified School District?
44% of Emery Unified School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emery Unified School District?
Emery Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Emery Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,159 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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