Birney Elementary vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
432 students
Heritage Elementary
Lodi ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ6
432 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Heritage Elementary Lodi, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #291 of 5,693 | #4001 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5067 of 50,301 | #42829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ6 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 36% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Lodi |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBirney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 23.2).
- โขBirney Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- โขBirney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 41%).
- โขBirney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 93.3%).
- โขHeritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.0).
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 Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 23.2 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 Birney Elementary and Heritage Elementary?
About 540 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Lodi in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 432. Heritage Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Heritage Elementary rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 291st of 5,693 and Heritage Elementary is 4001st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).