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Berkeley Unified School District

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2134 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Alameda County
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PH: (510) 644-6348
FAX: (510) 540-5358

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  • Grades K-12
  • 9074 students
  • 16 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 51% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 61% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 40% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 41% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 52% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 47% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 40% (2005)
 35% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I
 95% (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 1% (2007)
 4% (2006)
 8% (2005)
 2% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science
 45% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 49% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 46% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I
 32% (2007)
 34% (2006)
 38% (2005)
 27% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry
 100% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Algebra II
 85% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 91% (2005)
 81% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 0% (2007)
 5% (2006)
 0% (2005)
 5% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 54% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
 16% (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I
 2% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 8% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 50% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 47% (2005)
 43% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 31% (2007)
 27% (2006)
 30% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 78% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 42% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 48% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 47% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 49% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 47% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 30% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
 1% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 2% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 4% (2007)
 6% (2006)
 5% (2005)
 10% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 10% (2007)
 3% (2006)
 10% (2005)
 11% (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 39% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 67% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 46% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 48% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
Data not available for this district (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
 23% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History
 0% (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I
 0% (2007)
 0% (2006)
 0% (2005)
 2% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
 5% (2007)
 2% (2006)
 5% (2005)
 3% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 81% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
 83% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 79% (2005)
 82% (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students81%
Females85%
Males77%
African American63%
Asian73%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)98%
Declined to state95%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Non-economically disadvantaged90%
Economic Status Unknown82%
Students with disability33%
English learner31%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Females82%
Males77%
African American60%
Asian85%
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)97%
Declined to state86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Economic Status Unknown78%
Students with disability24%
English learner56%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential96%95%
Emergency credential2%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1313
Average years teaching in district910
First-year teachers6%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten1920
Grade 11919
Grade 21919
Grade 32020
Grade 42423
Grade 52429
Grade 62629
Grade 72629
Grade 82429
Grade 92527
Grade 102830
Grade 112628
Grade 122725
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic30%29%
African American, not Hispanic29%8%
Hispanic or Latino17%48%
Multiple or No Response16%3%
Asian7%8%
Filipino<1%3%
Pacific Islander<1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners12%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,554$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%61%
Student and staff support8%7%
Administration13%15%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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