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1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2464
Summary
Malcolm X Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
63.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 656/4,657 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 874/4,657 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 469 |
| Low-Income Students | 149 (31.8%) |
| English Learners | 30 (6.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.6% to 76.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 53.1-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
13.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 79%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.8% to 67.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 50.6-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Malcolm X Elementary compare within the district?
Malcolm X Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Malcolm X Elementary rank in California?
Malcolm X Elementary ranks No. 656 of 4,657 in reading and No. 874 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 Malcolm X Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 11 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.7% meet the reading standard and 28.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Malcolm X Elementary compare with other schools in Berkeley?
Malcolm X Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BerkeleyHow does Malcolm X Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Malcolm X Elementary is No. 52 in reading and No. 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X ElementaryThis school | 63.0% | 70.5% |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 75.9% | 77.8% |
| Cragmont Elementary | 72.3% | 74.6% |
