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#4286 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Birch Lane Elementary
Elementary School · Davis Joint Unified · Davis, CA
A Davis Joint Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Birch Ln., Davis, CA 95616
- Math 46% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Lane Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birch Lane Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davis), 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
$74,758
Median home value
$856,900
Median rent
$1,911/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
36.5%
Poverty rate
30.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace RanchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| North Davis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| St James SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Davis School for Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Davis Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Lane Elementary is listed in Davis Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Lane Elementary
Birch Lane Elementary is a public elementary school in Davis, CA, part of Davis Joint Unified, serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,286 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Lane Elementary
What grades does Birch Lane Elementary serve?
Birch Lane Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Birch Lane Elementary?
Birch Lane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Lane Elementary rank in CA?
Birch Lane Elementary ranks #4,286 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Birch Lane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Lane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Lane Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Birch Lane Elementary a charter school?
No, Birch Lane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Lane Elementary a Title I school?
No, Birch Lane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Lane Elementary?
24.5% of students at Birch Lane Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (530) 757-5395
- Area population (ZIP 95616)
- 51,863
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 23.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95616; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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