Birney Tech Academy vs Gallatin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Tech Academy
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
344 students
Gallatin Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
788 students
| Measure | Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera, California | Gallatin Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4413 of 5,693 | #1661 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45010 of 50,301 | #21866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 344 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 60% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gallatin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 19.7).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Gallatin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 80.8%).
- •Birney Tech Academy does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 25.4).
- •Gallatin Elementary is the larger school with 788 students compared with 344.
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 Tech Academy better than Gallatin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gallatin Elementary ranks higher (54.7 vs 19.7 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 Tech Academy and Gallatin Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Tech Academy: 344. Gallatin Elementary: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Tech Academy and Gallatin Elementary rank in California?
Birney Tech Academy is 4413th of 5,693 and Gallatin Elementary is 1661st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).