A+
Excellent
99/100

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1645 Milvia St., Berkeley, CA 94709
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 94th percentile in California
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.41 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 90th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in California for growth · 📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
404
Students
enrolled
21.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%94/1002.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%90/100Students gain 1.41 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.24 in 2009–19; 95th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+24 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+33 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading +18 pts, math +23 pts93rd percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +0 pts, math -13 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +14 pts, math +21 pts79th percentile (list)
Asian50%90%reading -28 pts, math +12 pts42nd percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +0 pts, math -7 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +8 pts, math +14 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1645 Milvia St.
City Berkeley
ZIP Code 94709
District 0604740
NCES School ID 060474000431
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94709

Understanding the community around Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,965
Per Capita Income $57,102
Poverty Rate 3.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.6%
High School or Higher 95.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,196,000
Median Rent $1,945
Owner-Occupied 27.3%
Renter-Occupied 72.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 45.5%
Two or More Races 21.0%
Hispanic/Latino 12.1%
Asian 11.6%
Black 9.2%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 404
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier has 404 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1.
What grades does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier serve?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier receive per student?
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier receives $28,034 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier in 94709 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,329,672
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,777
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
72.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026