Very Good
#2458 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Middle School · Berkeley Unified · Berkeley, CA
A Berkeley Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1500 Derby St., Berkeley, CA 94703
- Math 50% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berkeley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,922
Median home value
$1,273,000
Median rent
$2,257/mo
College educated
71.4%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay School for BoysPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Willard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Home and Hospital ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| The Crowden SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 3–8 | 1.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berkeley Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #14 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is listed in Berkeley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is a public middle school in Berkeley, CA, part of Berkeley Unified, serving approximately 442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,458 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
What grades does Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle serve?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle rank in CA?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle ranks #2,458 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle a charter school?
No, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle a Title I school?
No, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
43.7% of students at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (510) 644-6360
- Area population (ZIP 94703)
- 20,874
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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