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2015 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709-2073
Summary
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
77.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
75.9% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 75.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 331/4,657 (93rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 372/4,657 (92nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 407 |
| Low-Income Students | 120 (29.5%) |
| English Learners | 23 (5.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.2 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math +5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.6% to 85.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.8-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 90% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.6% to 79.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.9-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier compare within the district?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier rank in California?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier ranks No. 331 of 4,657 in reading and No. 372 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.4% meet the reading standard and 47.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier compare with other schools in Berkeley?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BerkeleyHow does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier is No. 23 in reading and No. 32 in math proficiency among the 165 K–5 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at WhittierThis school | 75.9% | 77.8% |
| Cragmont Elementary | 72.3% | 74.6% |
| Emerson Elementary | 69.9% | 76.9% |
