Birney Technical Academy
Tel:
(562)801-5153
- Birney Technical Academy serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Birney Technical Academy's student population of 473 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Birney Technical Academy's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Birney Technical Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7458 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | El Rancho Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Birney Technical Academy is Ellen Ochoa Prep Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Steam Academy @ Burke (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Steam Academy @ Burke (0.4 miles away)
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- Pico Rivera Steam Academy @ Burke Grades: 6-8 | 615 students
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Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562)801-5059 0.4 6-8 615 - Pico Rivera Magee Academy Of Arts & Sciences Grades: K-5 | 447 students
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8200 Serapis Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562)801-5000 0.6 K-5 447 - Downey Unsworth Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 690 students
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9001 Lindsey Ave.
Downey, CA 90240
(562)904-3576 0.6 K-5 690 - Pico Rivera Early Learning Program Magnet School
Grades: M
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9515 Haney St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562)801-5117 0.8 M n/a - Santa Fe Springs Jersey Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 482 students
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9400 Jersey Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(562)948-3772 0.8 K-5 482
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