Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Grove Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Birch Grove Primary's student population of 360 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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?
360 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, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary?
Birch Grove Primary has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Primary offer ?
Birch Grove Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Birch Grove Primary part of?
Birch Grove Primary is part of Newark Unified School District.
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