Berney Elementary School
Berney Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Berney Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Berney Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Berney Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Berney Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #877 out of 2039 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 78% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walla Walla School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Berney Elementary School is Opportunity Youth Reengagement (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pioneer Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walla Walla Pioneer Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 660 students10
0.3 miles
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050 0.3 6-8 660 - Walla Walla Edison Elementary School - Walla Walla Math: 26% | Reading: 38%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 405 students10
0.5 miles
1315 E Alder St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3072 0.5 K-5 405 - Walla Walla Opportunity Youth Reengagement Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 26 students
0.9 miles
1917 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2057 0.9 11-12 26 - Walla Walla Sharpstein Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 53%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 409 students10
1.0 miles
410 Howard St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3098 1 K-5 409 - Walla Walla Green Park Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 41%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 425 students10
1.2 miles
1105 E Isaacs Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3077 1.2 K-5 425
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