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Schools in 94704 — Berkeley, California: 94704 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94704 has 3 ranked schools in Berkeley, averaging a Scope Score of 60.5/100 — 15.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 45.9 to 68.9, a 23.0-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
60.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.0
45.9 – 68.9
Avg Exceeded %
30.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
33.9%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94704 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 45.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 94704 averages 33.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94704 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94704
94704Berkeley3Solid
60.5/100
94705Berkeley4Solid
68.3/100
+7.7
94702Berkeley3Solid
69.8/100
+9.3
94706Albany5Strong
70.4/100
+9.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94704

2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94704

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Washington Elementary
Berkeley Unified Strong All-Around
45.7%Solid
69/100
2Berkeley High
Berkeley Unified Strong All-Around
38.3%Solid
67/100
3Berkeley Technology Academy
Berkeley Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Developing
46/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 94704Methodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 94704 (Berkeley) good?
94704 has 3 ranked schools in Berkeley, averaging a Scope Score of 60.5/100 — 15.7 points above the state average. 30.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94704?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94704 is Washington Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 45.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94704 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94704 average a Scope Score of 60.5/100 — 15.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 30.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94704?
Zip code 94704 has 3 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.