Malcolm X Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Berkeley, California 94703 · Berkeley Unified
#969 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#13224 of 50,301 nationally
About Malcolm X Elementary
Malcolm X Elementary is a public elementary located in Berkeley, in the Berkeley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 469 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 969th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 469.
There are 16 schools in Berkeley; Malcolm X Elementary ranks 8th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Malcolm X Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Malcolm X Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sankofa United Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students · 1.0 km away
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
515 students · 1.1 km away
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students · 1.2 km away
Peralta Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.4 km away
Willard Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students · 1.6 km away
Washington Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 1.6 km away
Home and Hospital Program
Oakland · Public other · Grades K–12
3 students · 1.6 km away
Emeryville Preschool Students
Emeryville · Public other
· 1.6 km away
Berkeley High
Berkeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,218 students · 1.8 km away
Berkeley Special Education Preschool
Berkeley · Public other
· 1.9 km away
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Riverview Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malcolm X Elementary a good school?
Malcolm X Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 67.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #969 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Malcolm X Elementary rank in California?
Malcolm X Elementary ranks #969 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #13224 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Malcolm X Elementary?
Malcolm X Elementary had 469 students in 2025.
Is Malcolm X Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Malcolm X Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Malcolm X Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Malcolm X Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.