Birney Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 82%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Birney Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birney Elementary School is 0.74, 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)82%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
461 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Birney Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney Elementary School?
Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birney Elementary School offer ?
Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Birney Elementary School part of?
Birney Elementary School is part of Redondo Beach Unified School District.
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