Birney Technical Academy
Birney Technical Academy serves 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birney Technical Academy's student population of 377 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Birney Technical Academy is 0.04, which is less 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)24%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Birney Technical Academy?
377 students attend Birney Technical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Birney Technical Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney Technical Academy?
Birney Technical Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Birney Technical Academy offer ?
Birney Technical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Birney Technical Academy part of?
Birney Technical Academy is part of El Rancho Unified School District.
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