Berkley School District

14501 Talbot St
Oak Park, MI 48237-1160
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Berkley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,899 students in Berkley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Berkley School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,899 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Berkley School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#96 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Berkley   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Berkley   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Berkley   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Berkley   School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
616 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
16%
18%
# White Students
2,926 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
345
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
279
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
319
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
261
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
296
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
301
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
315
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
285
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
346
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
12
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,031 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,025 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Berkley   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$74 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Berkley   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,031
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Berkley   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,025
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Berkley   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Berkley School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26315 Scotia Rd
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #33.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2265 Hamilton Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Pattengill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3540 Morrison Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Angell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3849 Beverly Blvd
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8500
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Norup International School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Grades: K-8
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3205 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8200
Grades: 4-8
| 511 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berkley School District?
Berkley School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,899 students.
What is the rank of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District is ranked #99 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkley School District?
75% of Berkley School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berkley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,025 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,899 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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