Birney Tech Academy vs Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 969 m 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
Unsworth (Edith) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
633 students
| Measure | Birney Tech Academy Pico Rivera, California | Unsworth (Edith) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4413 of 5,693 | #1541 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45010 of 50,301 | #20368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 344 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 67% |
| city | Pico Rivera | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 19.7).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 36%).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 80.8%).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.9).
- •Unsworth (Edith) Elementary is the larger school with 633 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 Unsworth (Edith) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Unsworth (Edith) Elementary ranks higher (56.9 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 Unsworth (Edith) Elementary?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Pico Rivera and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Tech Academy: 344. Unsworth (Edith) Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Tech Academy and Unsworth (Edith) Elementary rank in California?
Birney Tech Academy is 4413th of 5,693 and Unsworth (Edith) Elementary is 1541st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).