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Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Berkeley Unified · Alameda County · 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705-1029

(510) 644-6290

8/10
#1351
Rank 1351 out of 5,722
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1217 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1365 · 76th percentile
Science7/10 · #1723 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the residential streets of South Berkeley, Sylvia Mendez Elementary carries the spirit of its namesake — a civil rights icon whose family helped desegregate California schools — making it a fitting home for a community that takes education and equity seriously. Academics here are genuinely strong, with English and math scores well above state averages, and the school draws families who want rigorous learning alongside a socially conscious school culture. Berkeley itself is a city where parents tend to be deeply engaged in their kids' education, and that energy shows up in a neighborhood school that feels both grounded and intellectually alive.

Student Demographics

156 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
89 (57%)
White
40 (26%)
Multiple Races
15 (10%)
African American
14 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners45 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (34%)
Students with Disabilities18 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

379
Enrollment
25
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #94 · 99th percentile

428 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found