August Schilling Elementary vs Birch Grove Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
August Schilling Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
Birch Grove Primary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–2
409 students
| Measure | August Schilling Elementary Newark, California | Birch Grove Primary Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3790 of 5,693 | #1807 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41622 of 50,301 | #24102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 344 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 25.1).
- •Birch Grove Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 55.5%).
- •August Schilling Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 25.6).
- •Birch Grove Primary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 344.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is August Schilling Elementary better than Birch Grove Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove Primary ranks higher (51.5 vs 25.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are August Schilling Elementary and Birch Grove Primary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
August Schilling Elementary: 344. Birch Grove Primary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do August Schilling Elementary and Birch Grove Primary rank in California?
August Schilling Elementary is 3790th of 5,693 and Birch Grove Primary is 1807th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).