Birch Grove Intermediate vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Grove Intermediate
Newark · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
289 students
Lincoln Elementary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
| Measure | Birch Grove Intermediate Newark, California | Lincoln Elementary Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1533 of 5,693 | #1617 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20309 of 50,301 | #21254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 289 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 55.6).
- •Birch Grove Intermediate does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Birch Grove Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 37.8%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 28.9).
- •Birch Grove Intermediate is the larger school with 289 students compared with 286.
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 Birch Grove Intermediate better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove Intermediate ranks higher (56.9 vs 55.6 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 Birch Grove Intermediate and Lincoln Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove Intermediate: 289. Lincoln Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove Intermediate and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
Birch Grove Intermediate is 1533rd of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 1617th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).