Birney Elementary vs Ocean Beach Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 163 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Ocean Beach Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
432 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Ocean Beach Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 5,693 | #775 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5067 of 50,301 | #10747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 432 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Redondo Beach | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 70.8).
- •Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 49.5%).
- •Ocean Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 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 Ocean Beach Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 70.8 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 Ocean Beach Elementary?
About 163 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 432. Ocean Beach Elementary: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Ocean Beach Elementary rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 291st of 5,693 and Ocean Beach Elementary is 775th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).