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Schools in 94704 — Berkeley, California

94704 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.0 — 21.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 51.1 to 75.0, a 23.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
65.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.8
51.1 – 75.0
Avg Exceeded %
30.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
34.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94704 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Berkeley High with a Scope Score of 75 and 38.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94704 averages 34.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94704 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94704
94704Berkeley3Solid
65.0/100
—
94705Berkeley4Solid
68.2/100
+3.3
94702Berkeley3Strong
71.6/100
+6.6
94706Albany5Strong
72.6/100
+7.7

School archetypes in 94704

2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94704

#SchoolExceededScore
1Berkeley High
Berkeley Unified Strong All-Around
38.3%Strong
75/100
2Washington Elementary
Berkeley Unified Strong All-Around
45.7%Solid
69/100
3Berkeley Technology Academy
Berkeley Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Solid
51/100

Schools in 94704 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94704

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Berkeley good?
Berkeley's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.0/100, which is 21.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Berkeley?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Berkeley is Berkeley High with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 38.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Berkeley schools compare to the state average?
Berkeley elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 51.1 to 75.0, a 23.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Berkeley?
Berkeley has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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