Serving 422 students in grades 3-6, Birch Grove Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 56%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Grove Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Birch Grove Intermediate's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Grove Intermediate is 0.71, 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)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Intermediate often compared to?
Birch Grove Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Birch Grove Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Birch Grove Intermediate?
422 students attend Birch Grove Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Birch Grove Intermediate students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Intermediate?
Birch Grove Intermediate has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Intermediate offer ?
Birch Grove Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Birch Grove Intermediate part of?
Birch Grove Intermediate is part of Newark Unified School District.
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