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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,894 students in Berkley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Berkley School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
3,894 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Berkley School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#91 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

53%
38%
98%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
20%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 1995–2010. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
16%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
74%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,038 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,260 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$87 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,038
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,260
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Berkley School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26315 Scotia Rd
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
(248) 837-8600
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Berkley High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2325 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Norup International School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Angell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3849 Beverly Blvd
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8500
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pattengill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3540 Morrison Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3205 Catalpa Dr
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 837-8200
Gr: 4-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Berkley School District?
Berkley School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,894 students.
What is the rank of Berkley School District?
Berkley School District is ranked #83 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berkley School District?
74% of Berkley School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Berkley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,260 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,894 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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