Malcolm X Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 62%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malcolm X Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Malcolm X Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Malcolm X Elementary 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)62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Malcolm X Elementary School?
473 students attend Malcolm X Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Malcolm X Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malcolm X Elementary School?
Malcolm X Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Malcolm X Elementary School offer ?
Malcolm X Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Malcolm X Elementary School part of?
Malcolm X Elementary School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school (Wednesday schedule)
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
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