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Schools in 94705 — Berkeley, California

94705 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.2 — 24.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.7 to 77.0, a 18.3-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
68.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.3
58.7 – 77.0
Avg Exceeded %
44.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94705 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Willard Middle with a Scope Score of 77 and 50.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 44.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94705. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94705 averages 11.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94705 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94705
94705Berkeley4Solid
68.2/100
—
94704Berkeley3Solid
65.0/100
-3.3
94706Albany5Strong
72.6/100
+4.4
94702Berkeley3Strong
71.6/100
+3.4

School archetypes in 94705

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94705

#SchoolExceededScore
1Willard Middle
Berkeley Unified High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
77/100
2John Muir Elementary
Berkeley Unified Building Momentum
45.5%Solid
70/100
3Emerson Elementary
Berkeley Unified Building Momentum
50.5%Solid
67/100
4Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley Unified Strong All-Around
33.0%Solid
59/100

Schools in 94705 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 94705

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.2/100, which is 24.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.8% 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 Willard Middle with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 50.1% 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 68.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (24.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 58.7 to 77.0, a 18.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Berkeley?
Berkeley has 4 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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