At a glance
Reported students
462
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle: 462 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 467
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Berkeley. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Berkeley Unified. NCES reports 462 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (32.5%) and White (28.6%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5.72
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.6%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black17.1%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berkeley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
596 reported students
Martin Luther King Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
851 reported students
Malcolm X Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Ruth Acty Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Public schools near Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Middle Middle · Berkeley Unified | 06–08 | 851 | 1 mi |
| Albany Middle Middle · Albany City Unified | 06–08 | 911 | 1.7 mi |
| Willard Middle Middle · Berkeley Unified | 06–08 | 596 | 2 mi |
| Claremont Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 487 | 2.9 mi |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle Middle · West Contra Costa Unified | 07–08 | 708 | 3.4 mi |
| Richmond Charter Academy Middle · Charter · Richmond Charter Academy District | 06–08 | 296 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
What grades does Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle serve?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Berkeley Unified.
How many students attend Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle reported 462 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 467 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 462 students and 31.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berkeley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle in?
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle is part of Berkeley Unified, based in Berkeley, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Middle (1 mi), Albany Middle (1.7 mi), Willard Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.