Birney Elementary vs Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach
Long Beach · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Long Beach, California | Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2484 of 5,693 | #199 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31506 of 50,301 | #3611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 40.6).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 70.3%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.2).
- •Birney Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 244.
- •Birney Elementary is a public school while Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach 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 Birney Elementary better than Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach ranks higher (68.7 vs 40.6 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 Birney Elementary and Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 501. Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 2484th of 5,693 and Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach is 199th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).