Sylvia Mendez Elementary School

2840 Ellsworth St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvia Mendez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sylvia Mendez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Sylvia Mendez Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
50-54%
40%
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(18-19)
50-54%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
53%
56%
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Black
10%
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sylvia Mendez Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Arts Magnet At Whittier, Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Sylvia Mendez Elementary School?
412 students attend Sylvia Mendez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvia Mendez Elementary School?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sylvia Mendez Elementary School offer ?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvia Mendez Elementary School part of?
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 50-54%
  • : 50-54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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