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6.7 avg / 10

Berryessa Union Elementary School District

School District · San Jose, California

Students: 6,026
Teachers (FTE): 253

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

13

10 elem, 3 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,047

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#219 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,047

$600 vs California median

District size

6,026 students

Larger than California median

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 6.7/10, Berryessa Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cherrywood Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Berryessa Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 55.2% and ELA proficiency of 61.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 55.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Berryessa Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

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 6.7/10. 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 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Berryessa Union Elementary?

Across schools in Berryessa Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.2%. 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 6.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
55.2%
ELA Proficiency
61.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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