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The Academy Of Alameda vs. Birch Grove Primary

Should you attend The Academy Of Alameda or Birch Grove Primary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
The Academy Of Alameda
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Birch Grove Primary
6071 Smith Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Academy Of Alameda ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Birch Grove Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-2
Total Students
620 students
414 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Academy Of Alameda over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birch Grove Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Academy Of Alameda.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch Grove Primary.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Academy Of Alameda over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birch Grove Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
32:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Academy Of Alameda with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newark Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2335 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Academy Of Alameda, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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46%
(Top 30% in CA)
<50%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Academy Of Alameda who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Grove Primary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newark Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Academy Of Alameda who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Grove Primary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newark Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of The Academy Of Alameda by grade.
This chart displays the students of Birch Grove Primary by grade.
Kindergarten Students
51
162
Grade 1 Students
49
131
Grade 2 Students
52
121
Grade 3 Students
48
-
Grade 4 Students
52
-
Grade 5 Students
51
-
Grade 6 Students
107
-
Grade 7 Students
86
-
Grade 8 Students
124
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
25%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Academy Of Alameda, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Academy Of Alameda, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
20%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Academy Of Alameda, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Academy Of Alameda, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Academy Of Alameda, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birch Grove Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newark Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.81
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Academy Of Alameda, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birch Grove Primary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newark Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Academy Of Alameda, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birch Grove Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newark Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Academy Of Alameda, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Academy Of Alameda School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birch Grove Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newark Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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