Malcolm X Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 644-6313
- Malcolm X Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Malcolm X Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Malcolm X Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Malcolm X Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 551 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Malcolm X Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Malcolm X Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1677 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 54% |
| Black | 14% | 5% |
| White | 48% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Malcolm X Elementary School is Berkeley Technology Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Berkeley Berkeley Technology Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 51 students
0.5 miles
2701 Mlk Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159 0.5 10-12 51 - Berkeley Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
0.6 miles
1500 Derby St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6360 0.6 6-8 498 - Oakland Sankofa Academy Grades: K-5 | 187 students
0.6 miles
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-7787 0.6 K-5 187 - Berkeley Leconte Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 381 students
0.7 miles
2241 Russell St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6290 0.7 K-5 381 - Oakland Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 568 students
0.8 miles
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 658-2900 0.8 K-8 568
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