Birney Elementary School

710 W. Spring St.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Birney Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (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 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Birney Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Birney Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
47%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
20%
12%
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Hispanic
51%
56%
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Black
17%
5%
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White
4%
22%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Birney Elementary School often compared to?
Birney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
558 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney Elementary School?
Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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