Serving 501 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- 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
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Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Birney Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
38%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Birney Elementary School is ranked #628 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Birney Elementary School often compared to?
Birney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
501 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% 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 22:1.
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?
Birney Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
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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Event
Date
No School - Fall Break (Thanksgiving Week)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
1:30 Dismissal - Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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