Berkeley Elementary School
Tel:
(201)664-7760
- Berkeley Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 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 55%.
School Overview
- Berkeley Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Berkeley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Berkeley Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #90 out of 2,236 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 56% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westwood Regional School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emerson Memorial School Grades: PK-2 | 288 students
0.8 miles
1 Haines Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201)599-7580 0.8 PK-2 288 - Westwood Roberge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 378 students
0.8 miles
617 Westwood Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201)358-4006 0.8 K-5 378 - Westwood Brookside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 402 students
1.0 miles
20 Lake Drive
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201)664-9000 1.0 K-5 402 - Hillsdale George G White Grades: 5-8 | 575 students
1.0 miles
120 Magnolia Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201)664-0286 1.0 5-8 575 - Hillsdale Meadowbrook Grades: PK-4 | 322 students
1.2 miles
50 Piermont Ave
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
(201)664-8088 1.2 PK-4 322
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