Birney Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 497-3500
- Birney Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Birney Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Birney Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Birney Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 538 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Birney Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Birney Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1437 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 36% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Birney Elementary School is Urban Discovery Academy Charter (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roosevelt International Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Garfield Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 254 students
0.8 miles
4487 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 362-4300 0.8 K-5 254 - San Diego Florence Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 240 students
1.0 miles
3914 First Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 344-5900 1.0 K-5 240 - San Diego Roosevelt International Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 983 students
1.0 miles
3366 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-4450 1.0 6-8 983 - San Diego Jefferson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 411 students
1.1 miles
3770 Utah St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3300 1.1 K-5 411 - San Diego Urban Discovery Academy Charter Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 610 students
1.5 miles
840 14th St.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 788-4668 1.5 K-10 610
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