Birch Grove Primary vs Newark Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Newark Memorial High
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,367 students
| Measure | Birch Grove Primary Newark, California | Newark Memorial High Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1807 of 5,693 | #492 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24102 of 50,301 | #9886 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 1,367 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Grove Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 44.2).
- •Birch Grove Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 38.9%).
- •Birch Grove Primary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.3).
- •Newark Memorial High is the larger school with 1,367 students compared with 409.
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 Newark Memorial High?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Grove Primary ranks higher (51.5 vs 44.2 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 Primary and Newark Memorial High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Grove Primary: 409. Newark Memorial High: 1,367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Grove Primary and Newark Memorial High rank in California?
Birch Grove Primary is 1807th of 5,693 and Newark Memorial High is 492nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).