Birch Grove Primary vs Circle of Independent Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Grove Primary
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–2
409 students
Circle of Independent Learning
Fremont · Charter other · Grades K–12
394 students
| Measure | Birch Grove Primary Newark, California | Circle of Independent Learning Fremont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1807 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #24102 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 409 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Newark | Fremont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 46.2%).
- •Circle of Independent Learning does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.6).
- •Birch Grove Primary is the larger school with 409 students compared with 394.
- •Birch Grove Primary is a public school while Circle of Independent Learning is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Primary better than Circle of Independent Learning?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birch Grove Primary and Circle of Independent Learning?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Newark and Fremont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove Primary: 409. Circle of Independent Learning: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove Primary and Circle of Independent Learning rank in California?
Birch Grove Primary is 1807th of 5,693 and Circle of Independent Learning is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).