Schools in 94705 — Berkeley, California: 94705 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94705 has 4 ranked schools in Berkeley, averaging a Scope Score of 68.3/100 — 23.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 60.5 to 79.3, a 18.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94705 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Willard Middle with a Scope Score of 79 and 50.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 44.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 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%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94705 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94705 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94705 | Berkeley | 4 | Solid 68.3/100 | — |
| 94704 | Berkeley | 3 | Solid 60.5/100 | -7.7 |
| 94706 | Albany | 5 | Strong 70.4/100 | +2.1 |
| 94702 | Berkeley | 3 | Solid 69.8/100 | +1.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94705
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All schools in 94705
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willard Middle Berkeley Unified High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | John Muir Elementary Berkeley Unified Building Momentum | 45.5% | Strong 70/100 |
| 3 | Emerson Elementary Berkeley Unified Solid Base | 50.5% | Solid 63/100 |
| 4 | Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley Unified Strong All-Around | 33.0% | Solid 61/100 |
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.
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