Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ruth Acty Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Acty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ruth Acty Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth Acty Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Acty Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
16%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Acty Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Acty Elementary School is ranked #281 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ruth Acty Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth Acty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ruth Acty Elementary School?
395 students attend Ruth Acty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ruth Acty Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Acty Elementary School?
Ruth Acty Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ruth Acty Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Acty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth Acty Elementary School part of?
Ruth Acty Elementary School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruth Acty Elementary School located?
Ruth Acty Elementary School is located in the Northwest Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA.
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