Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvia Mendez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvia Mendez Elementary School?
386 students attend Sylvia Mendez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylvia Mendez Elementary School offer ?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvia Mendez Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sylvia Mendez Elementary School located?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School is located in the South Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Berkeley.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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