Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Birney Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birney Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
535 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney Elementary School?
Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birney Elementary School offer ?
Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Birney Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Birney Elementary School located?
Birney Elementary School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in University Heights.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 535 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
