Excellent
#454 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Malcolm X Elementary
Elementary School · Berkeley Unified · Berkeley, CA
A Berkeley Unified elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1731 Prince St., Berkeley, CA 94703
- Math 63% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malcolm X Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 64% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malcolm X Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’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
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Sankofa United ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Aspire Berkley Maynard AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Sylvia Mendez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Berkeley Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Malcolm X Elementary is listed in Berkeley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malcolm X Elementary
Malcolm X Elementary is a public elementary school in Berkeley, CA, part of Berkeley Unified, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malcolm X Elementary
What grades does Malcolm X Elementary serve?
Malcolm X Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Malcolm X Elementary?
Malcolm X Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Elementary is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malcolm X Elementary rank in CA?
Malcolm X Elementary ranks #454 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Malcolm X Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Malcolm X Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Malcolm X Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malcolm X Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Malcolm X Elementary a charter school?
No, Malcolm X Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malcolm X Elementary a Title I school?
No, Malcolm X Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malcolm X Elementary?
33.0% of students at Malcolm X Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (510) 644-6313
- 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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