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1701 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1380
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 87th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
66.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 189/1,204 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 117/1,204 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 462 |
| Low-Income Students | 208 (45.0%) |
| English Learners | 14 (3.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.2 points from last year and rose 14.7 points over the full period. Math rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 16.0 points over the full period.
•Math +16.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 67.1% to 69.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.8% to 73.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 43.2-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle compare within the district?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Berkeley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle rank in California?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle ranks No. 189 of 1,204 in reading and No. 117 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.2% meet the reading standard and 38.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle compare with other schools in Berkeley?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Berkeley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BerkeleyHow does Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is No. 15 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Arts and Technology MiddleThis school | 66.3% | 68.5% |
| Martin Luther King Middle | 66.2% | 71.4% |
| Willard Middle | 68.4% | 77.8% |
