Berkeley Elementary School
Tel:
(201)664-7760
- Berkeley Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Berkeley Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Berkeley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Berkeley Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Berkeley Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Berkeley Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #93 out of 2239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 28% |
| Black | 5% | 15% |
| White | 56% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westwood Regional School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Berkeley Elementary School is Pascack Valley High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George G White (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Memorial School (0.8 miles away)
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0.7 miles
609 Westwood Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
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0.8 miles
1 Haines Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201)599-7580 0.8 PK-2 287 - Westwood Roberge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 381 students
0.8 miles
617 Westwood Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201)358-4006 0.8 K-5 381 - Westwood Brookside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
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20 Lake Drive
Westwood, NJ 07675
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120 Magnolia Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201)664-0286 1.0 5-8 541
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