Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Birch Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Birch Lane Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birch Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Lane Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#1711 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Lane Elementary School's ranking?
Birch Lane Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Birch Lane Elementary School often compared to?
Birch Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Birch Lane Elementary School?
531 students attend Birch Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Birch Lane Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Lane Elementary School?
Birch Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birch Lane Elementary School offer ?
Birch Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Birch Lane Elementary School part of?
Birch Lane Elementary School is part of Davis Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - no school and offices closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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