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#9516 of 9,539 schools in CA
Birch Grove Primary
Elementary School · Newark Unified · Newark, CA
A Newark Unified elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6071 Smith Ave., Newark, CA 94560
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 25% proficient (2016)
- 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Grove Primary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 51 points since 2013, to 25% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birch Grove Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,374/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,909
Median home value
$1,094,200
Median rent
$2,730/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Start Creative Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| John G. Mattos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| New Horizons SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| New Horizons SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newark Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Grove Primary is listed in Newark Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Grove Primary
Birch Grove Primary is a public elementary school in Newark, CA, part of Newark Unified, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 31.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #9,516 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Grove Primary
What grades does Birch Grove Primary serve?
Birch Grove Primary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary?
Birch Grove Primary has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary is 31.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Grove Primary rank in CA?
Birch Grove Primary ranks #9,516 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Birch Grove Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Grove Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birch Grove Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Grove Primary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Birch Grove Primary a charter school?
No, Birch Grove Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Grove Primary a Title I school?
No, Birch Grove Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Grove Primary?
36.5% of students at Birch Grove Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (510) 818-3100
- Area population (ZIP 94560)
- 47,145
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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