Summary:
Zip code 94704 in Berkeley, California, is home to a single high-performing elementary school, Washington Elementary, serving grades K-5 within the highly-ranked Berkeley Unified school district.
Washington Elementary stands out for its strong and consistent academic performance, earning 4 or 5 stars in state ratings over the last three years and improving its statewide ranking into the 91st percentile. The school's students significantly outperform both district and state averages, with particularly impressive results in mathematics where proficiency is nearly double the California average. This excellence is achieved while serving a student body where about one-third qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school excels academically, a notable area for attention is its chronic absenteeism rate of 18.2%, which is higher than the district average. The school benefits from substantial per-student funding and operates within a supportive, high-achieving district context. Parents can expect a school with a clear trajectory of improvement, effective instructional practices, and strong proficiency in core subjects, especially math and science.
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