Birney Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Garfield Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary San Diego, California | Garfield Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1003 of 5,693 | #1536 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13547 of 50,301 | #20323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 56.9).
- •Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Birney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 77.6%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.3).
- •Birney Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 308.
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 Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 56.9 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 Garfield Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 535. Garfield Elementary: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 1003rd of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 1536th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).