Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 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%).
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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birch Grove Primary's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary is 0.69, 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
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
45%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: 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?
409 students attend Birch Grove Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Birch Grove Primary students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary?
Birch Grove Primary has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Primary offer ?
Birch Grove Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Birch Grove Primary part of?
Birch Grove Primary is part of Newark Unified School District.
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