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Best Schools in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
Elmwood, Berkeley, CA has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,612 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Elmwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
The top high schools in Elmwood, 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
2. Oakland Technical High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
The top middle schools in Elmwood, 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
2. Claremont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
The top elementary schools in Elmwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
2. John Muir Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
3. Peralta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 352 Students
4. Sylvia Mendez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
5. Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmwood, Berkeley, CA has a total population of 20,880 with 68% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 76% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, Berkeley, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, Berkeley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA
How many schools are in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?
Elmwood, Berkeley, CA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,612 students in total.
How do schools in Elmwood perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Elmwood score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Elmwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elmwood?
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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