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Best Schools in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,850 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in South Berkeley greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The top high schools in South 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
2. Berkeley Technology Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The top middle schools in South 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
2. Martin Luther King Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 871 Students
3. Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 450 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
The top elementary schools in South 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. Emerson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 270 Students
3. Malcolm X Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
4. Berkeley Independent Study K-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
5. Sylvia Mendez Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 370 Students
6. Walden Center & School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walden Center & School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 75 Students
7. East Bay School For Boys
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Bay School For Boys • Private • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has a total population of 19,558 with 47% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South 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 South 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
38.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South 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 South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
How many schools are in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?
South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,850 students in total.
How do schools in South Berkeley perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in South Berkeley score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in South Berkeley greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South 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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