Birney Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Birney Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birney Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
461 students
509 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
67
Grade 1 Students
73
86
Grade 2 Students
77
85
Grade 3 Students
89
93
Grade 4 Students
78
85
Grade 5 Students
80
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
17%
% Hispanic
22%
14%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
18%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%