Birney Elementary vs Robinson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 895 m 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
Robinson Academy
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
708 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Long Beach, California | Robinson Academy Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2484 of 5,693 | #3096 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31506 of 50,301 | #36826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 501 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 43% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 32.7).
- •Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 25.3).
- •Robinson Academy is the larger school with 708 students compared with 501.
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 Robinson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (40.6 vs 32.7 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 Robinson Academy?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 501. Robinson Academy: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Robinson Academy rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 2484th of 5,693 and Robinson Academy is 3096th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).