Berryessa Union Elementary School District
School District · San Jose, California
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
13
10 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.8:1
Evaluating Berryessa Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Berryessa Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Cherrywood Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northwood Elementary
San Jose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sierramont Middle
San Jose · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#116 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,047
$600 vs California median
District size
6,026 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Berryessa Union Elementary ranks #116 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Berryessa Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cherrywood Elementary (8.9/10), Northwood Elementary (8.5/10), and Sierramont Middle (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Berryessa Union Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Berryessa Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Berryessa Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherrywood Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Northwood Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Sierramont Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Noble Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Majestic Way Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Vinci Park Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Morrill Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Ruskin Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Piedmont Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Summerdale Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Berryessa Union Elementary
Berryessa Union Elementary is a San Jose, California school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 6,026 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.8:1. The district invests $17,047 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Berryessa Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cherrywood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Berryessa Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 58.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Berryessa Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Berryessa Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Berryessa Union Elementary
13 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- San Jose
- Total Enrollment
- 6,026
- Teachers (FTE)
- 253
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Berryessa Union Elementary?
Berryessa Union Elementary has 13 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Berryessa Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Berryessa Union Elementary is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Berryessa Union Elementary?
Berryessa Union Elementary spends $17,047 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Berryessa Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Berryessa Union Elementary is 23.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Berryessa Union Elementary?
Cherrywood Elementary is the highest-rated school in Berryessa Union Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Berryessa Union Elementary?
Across schools in Berryessa Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Berryessa Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Berryessa Union Elementary has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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