Sylvia Mendez Elementary vs Sankofa United Elementary
Sylvia Mendez Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.2/10 compared to 2.5/10. Sylvia Mendez Elementary is significantly larger with 386 students, about 1.7× the size of Sankofa United Elementary (232). In math proficiency, Sylvia Mendez Elementary leads at 52.0%.
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Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley, CA
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
386 students
Sankofa United Elementary
Oakland, CA
2.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
232 students
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| Metric | Sylvia Mendez Elementary | Sankofa United Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 2.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.1 | 2.7 |
| Growth Score | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.2% | 71.1% |
| Environment Score | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #7,277 of 9,557 | #9,534 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 0th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Sylvia Mendez Elementary | Sankofa United Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 17.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Berkeley (94705) | Oakland (94609) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $163,254 | $106,698 |
| Median Home Value | $1,892,300 | $1,147,900 |
| Median Rent | $2,330 | $2,116 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 78.7% | 62.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 32 min |