A+
Excellent
98/100

Emerson Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2800 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 89th percentile in California
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 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

98
Repit Score
out of 100
282
Students
enrolled
21.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%89/1001.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% 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 +13 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 proficiency67% (+30 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
White82%82%reading +13 pts, math +18 pts85th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading +0 pts, math +7 pts59th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +9 pts, math +16 pts70th percentile (list)
Multiracial90%90%reading +15 pts, math +18 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +6 pts, math +2 pts53rd 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 2800 Forest Ave.
City Berkeley
ZIP Code 94705
District 0604740
NCES School ID 060474000436
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 94705

Understanding the community around Emerson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $157,221
Per Capita Income $97,675
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.1%
High School or Higher 98.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,746,900
Median Rent $2,195
Owner-Occupied 58.0%
Renter-Occupied 42.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Emerson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 46.1%
Hispanic/Latino 16.3%
Two or More Races 14.5%
Black 13.5%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 282
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 98 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 Emerson Elementary?
Emerson Elementary has 282 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1.
What grades does Emerson Elementary serve?
Emerson Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Emerson Elementary receive per student?
Emerson Elementary receives $28,034 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Emerson Elementary in 94705 ▼
Avg Home Value
$2,028,230
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,672
1-Year Change
+6.6%
% Renters
42.0%

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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