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Best Schools in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,670 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Downtown Berkeley greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The top high schools in Downtown Berkeley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Berkeley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The top middle schools in Downtown Berkeley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 596 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Berkeley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
2. Sylvia Mendez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
3. Berkwood Hedge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkwood Hedge School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has a total population of 5,222 with 45% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
64.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
53.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
How many schools are in Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,670 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Berkeley perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Downtown Berkeley score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Downtown Berkeley greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Berkeley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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