Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 36%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School's student population of 468 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School is 0.72, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
25%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School often compared to?
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willard Middle School, Martin Luther King Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School?
468 students attend Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School?
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School offer ?
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School part of?
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School located?
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School is located in the South Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Berkeley.
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