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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,040 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.
51爆料s 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
9,040 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
480 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Berkeley Unified School District, which is ranked #193 of all 1,930 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
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
807 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,037 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
56%
# Black Students
1,042 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
3,709 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
41%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,391 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
753
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
581
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
605
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
613
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
673
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
641
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
597
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
655
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
655
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
784
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
833
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
819
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
831
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,463 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,963 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$244 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,463
$19,942
Spending / Student
$26,963
$18,366
Best Berkeley Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruth Acty Elementary 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
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
(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
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Willard Middle 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
| 578 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
| 404 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Cragmont Elementary 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
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Emerson Elementary 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
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Middle 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
| 866 students
Rank: #88.
Oxford Elementary At West Campus
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1222 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6300
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #99.
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 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
| 386 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6310
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1111.
Malcolm X Elementary 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
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
John Muir Elementary 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
| 264 students
Rank: #1313.
Berkeley High 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
| 3,220 students
Rank: #1414.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1515.
Thousand Oaks Elementary 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
| 363 students
Rank: #1616.
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle 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
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Berkeley Independent Study K-8
Alternative School
2701 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6159
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6159
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
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 9,040 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley Unified School District?
Berkeley Unified School District is ranked #193 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 10%) 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley Unified School District?
41% of Berkeley Unified School District students are White, 23% 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 19:1, 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 $26,963 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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