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Berkeley Lake Elementary School vs. Chesney Elementary School

Should you attend Berkeley Lake Elementary School or Chesney Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Berkeley Lake Elementary School
4300 S Berkeley Lake Rd Nw
Duluth, GA 30096
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Chesney Elementary School
3878 Old Norcross Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Berkeley Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berkeley Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,066 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chesney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
808 students
1,066 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Berkeley Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chesney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Berkeley Lake Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chesney Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
80 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Berkeley Lake Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chesney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Lake Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chesney Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#501 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
#1044 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Berkeley Lake Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chesney Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in GA)
42%
(Top 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chesney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chesney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Berkeley Lake Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chesney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Berkeley Lake Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chesney Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
8
Kindergarten Students
106
178
Grade 1 Students
118
205
Grade 2 Students
148
161
Grade 3 Students
141
190
Grade 4 Students
131
175
Grade 5 Students
126
149

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chesney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chesney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chesney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
23%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chesney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chesney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Berkeley Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chesney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chesney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Berkeley Lake Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chesney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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