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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 9,024 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.
Public Schools 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Berkeley Unified School District, which is ranked #195 of all 1,931 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
25 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
814 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
9%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,967 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
55%
# Black Students
1,052 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
3,759 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,383 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
721
453,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
596
377,012
# Students in 2nd Grade:
590
379,857
# Students in 3rd Grade:
663
389,328
# Students in 4th Grade:
640
393,568
# Students in 5th Grade:
619
398,589
# Students in 6th Grade:
643
408,016
# Students in 7th Grade:
640
409,896
# Students in 8th Grade:
659
405,275
# Students in 9th Grade:
807
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
815
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
828
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
803
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,507 is higher than the state median of $21,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,010 is higher than the state median of $19,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Berkeley Unified School District?
Berkeley Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 9,024 students.
What is the rank of Berkeley Unified School District?
Berkeley Unified School District is ranked #195 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley Unified School District?
42% of Berkeley Unified School District students are White, 22% 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 17:1, 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 $27,010 is higher than the state median of $19,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 9,024 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
