Alice Birney Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Alice Birney Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alice Birney Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alice Birney Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alice Birney Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3200 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 is Alice Birney Elementary School's ranking?
Alice Birney Elementary School is ranked #3200 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alice Birney Elementary School often compared to?
Alice Birney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcata Elementary School, Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Alice Birney Elementary School?
390 students attend Alice Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Alice Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Birney Elementary School?
Alice Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alice Birney Elementary School offer ?
Alice Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alice Birney Elementary School part of?
Alice Birney Elementary School is part of Eureka City Schools School District.
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