How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | Martin Luther King Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Berkeley, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 19 | 851 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.9% | 18.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | Martin Luther King Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,034 | $28,034 |
| District | Berkeley Unified | Berkeley Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | Martin Luther King Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 42.4% |
| African American | 11.1% | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.9% | 20.4% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 22.2% | 15.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | Martin Luther King Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | — | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 202.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 11.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | — | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.