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1465 Acton Street, Berkeley, CA 94702-1217
Summary
Ruth Acty Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 97th percentile among comparable California schools.
82.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
82.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 82.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 82.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 150/4,657 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 156/4,657 (97th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 410 |
| Low-Income Students | 97 (23.7%) |
| English Learners | 23 (5.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and fell 4.8 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and fell 4.0 points over the full period.
•Math -4.0 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 75.4% to 87.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.7-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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 40% to 94%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 79.0% to 90.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point math income gap is about the same 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 Ruth Acty Elementary compare within the district?
Ruth Acty Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ruth Acty Elementary rank in California?
Ruth Acty Elementary ranks No. 150 of 4,657 in reading and No. 156 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 Ruth Acty Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.0% meet the reading standard and 67.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ruth Acty Elementary compare with other schools in Berkeley?
Ruth Acty Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BerkeleyHow does Ruth Acty Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Ruth Acty Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth Acty ElementaryThis school | 82.7% | 82.6% |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 75.9% | 77.8% |
| Cragmont Elementary | 72.3% | 74.6% |
