Berkeley High vs Sylvia Mendez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley High
Berkeley · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,218 students
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Berkeley High Berkeley, California | Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 1,343 | #1551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3392 of 16,910 | #20482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 3,218 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 3,218 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkeley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 56.7).
- •Berkeley High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Berkeley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 27.4%).
- •Berkeley High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.1).
- •Berkeley High is the larger school with 3,218 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Berkeley High better than Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Berkeley High ranks higher (69.6 vs 56.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Berkeley High and Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley High: 3,218. Sylvia Mendez Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley High and Sylvia Mendez Elementary rank in California?
Berkeley High is 119th of 1,343 and Sylvia Mendez Elementary is 1551st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).