Ruth Acty Elementary

Ruth Acty Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1400 Ada St,  Berkeley, CA
Berkeley Unified School District
4.7
387 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sonya Marin
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65%
State Average
17.9%
Science
32.8%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
40.8%
Two or more races
25.3%
Hispanic
15.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Black
8.9%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 31 Reviews
5.0 other
3/15/2022
Ruth Acty is amazing. Principal Mary is an excellent principal. All the teacher and assistants care so much about the kiddos. I feel so support, my kid feels supported, and we are lucky to be there.
5.0 parent
8/31/2021
Jefferson Elementary is now Ruth Acty Elementary school! It is under the loving and energetic guidance of a great Principal, who has clearly a great sense of community among her teachers. Our kids have been at the school for many years including through the distance learning of COVID-19. The teacher...
3.0 parent
7/17/2018
students have a lot of opportunity to learn and the after school teachers are wonderful.
5.0 parent
1/27/2018
Jefferson has been a wonderful school for our child. The teachers are committed and the school projects a healthy learning environment supported by a great PTA and the after school programs

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Ruth Acty Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Berkeley, CA and is served by the Berkeley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Ruth Acty Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,215,955. Discover additional schools in the area, like University of California Berkeley, Berkeley Technology Academy, Albany High School, and more. Learn more about what Berkeley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ruth Acty Elementary.

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