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Birney Elementary School

4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
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Tel: (619) 497-3500
www.sandiegounified.org
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Birney Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 69% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69%
  • 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
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 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Birney Elementary School is 0.72, 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
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
37%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Birney Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Birney Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
35%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Birney Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Birney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Diego Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birney Elementary School's ranking?

Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Birney Elementary School?

538 students attend Birney Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.

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 San Diego Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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