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Birney Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School

Should you attend Birney Elementary School or Garfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Birney Elementary School
4345 Campus Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Garfield Elementary School
4487 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92116
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Birney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Garfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
535 students
302 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birney Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birney Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#723 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#1295 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birney Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Diego Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Birney Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garfield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
118
80
Grade 1 Students
83
41
Grade 2 Students
86
49
Grade 3 Students
98
43
Grade 4 Students
70
47
Grade 5 Students
80
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Diego Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Diego Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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