Berkeley Elementary School

8300 Frost Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63134
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Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades 3-5, Berkeley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Berkeley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Berkeley Elementary School's student population of 387 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
387 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Berkeley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berkeley Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#2050 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
4%
37%
13%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
86%
15%
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White
3%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Berkeley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Berkeley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkeley Elementary School's ranking?
Berkeley Elementary School is ranked #2050 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Berkeley Elementary School?
387 students attend Berkeley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Berkeley Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Berkeley Elementary School?
Berkeley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berkeley Elementary School offer ?
Berkeley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Berkeley Elementary School part of?
Berkeley Elementary School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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