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2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704-1412
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
67.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 67.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 710/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 682/4,657 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 401 |
| Low-Income Students | 134 (33.4%) |
| English Learners | 34 (8.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.0 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period. Math fell 4.4 points from last year and fell 2.7 points over the full period.
•Math -2.7 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 59.7% to 74.6% 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 25.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed 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 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.7% to 72.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.9-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed 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 Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Washington Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks No. 710 of 4,657 in reading and No. 682 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 Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in math among 11 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.4% meet the reading standard and 45.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Berkeley?
Washington Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Berkeley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in BerkeleyHow does Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Alameda County?
Washington Elementary is No. 58 in reading and No. 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington ElementaryThis school | 67.7% | 69.2% |
| Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier | 75.9% | 77.8% |
| Cragmont Elementary | 72.3% | 74.6% |
