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Birch Grove Primary

6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Birch Grove Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Birch Grove Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Birch Grove Primary's student population of 399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Birch Grove Primary and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
47%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Birch Grove Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Birch Grove Primary and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Birch Grove Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Birch Grove Primary often compared to?
Birch Grove Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Birch Grove Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary?
399 students attend Birch Grove Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Birch Grove Primary students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary?
Birch Grove Primary has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Primary offer ?
Birch Grove Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Birch Grove Primary part of?
Birch Grove Primary is part of Newark Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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