John F. Kennedy Elementary School vs. Birch Grove Primary
Should I attend John F. Kennedy Elementary School or Birch Grove Primary? 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
John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Birch Grove Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John F. Kennedy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Birch Grove Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
400 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
<50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
155
Grade 1 Students
61
102
Grade 2 Students
52
103
Grade 3 Students
62
-
Grade 4 Students
56
-
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Grade 6 Students
40
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
47%
% Hispanic
43%
29%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
17%
7%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
