Birney Tech Academy vs Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary
Santa Fe Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–6
307 students
| Measure | Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera, California | Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary Santa Fe Springs, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4413 of 5,693 | #3397 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45010 of 50,301 | #39021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 344 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 39% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Santa Fe Springs |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 19.7).
- •Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Birney Tech Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 86.6%).
- •Birney Tech Academy does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.6).
- •Birney Tech Academy is the larger school with 344 students compared with 307.
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 Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary ranks higher (29.3 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 Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Santa Fe Springs in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Tech Academy: 344. Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Tech Academy and Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary rank in California?
Birney Tech Academy is 4413th of 5,693 and Rancho Santa Gertrudes Elementary is 3397th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).