Alice Birney Elementary is one of the oldest schools in the San Diego Unified School District, located in the center of University Heights. Since 2009, the public, K-5 school has been a certified International Baccalaureate World School, presenting a unique offering of rigorous, student-centered courses. With just over 500 students enrolled in the school and a student-teacher ratio of 24-1. Classes aren’t as intimate as in other schools, but teachers make an effort to deliver a best-in-class education.
Centrally located on Campus Ave in University Heights, the single-story school features both permanent and portable classrooms. In addition, plenty of open space keeps kids engaged and active. A large playground and sports field means recess and after-school activities are held on school grounds.
With the motto “think globally, learn locally,” Alice Birney Elementary works to educate students on diversity, movement and the understanding of others, all the while focusing on core subjects like literacy, science, math and social studies. Weekly specialist-led classes are taught in the arts, Spanish language and culture.
For a competitive education emphasizing community and global education, Alice Birney Elementary is the ideal place to start students’ educational journeys.
Birney Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
4345 Campus Ave,
San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Amanda Hammond-williams
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
69%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
37.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
33.8%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,797:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
37.7%
White
33.1%
Two or more races
16.4%
Black
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/19/2024
My family struggled when Ms.Amanda was running the school. She has thankfully retired, giving Birney a new start to become the school it's students deserve. We are hopeful for positive changes and collaborative problem solving going forward. Our teacher this year is outstanding. We loved our teacher...
3/12/2024
Ms. Amanda’s leadership leaves much to be desired. The school suffers from a lack of trust, ineffective meetings, and complacency. Parents are dissatisfied, and students deserve better. A change in leadership is overdue.
1/28/2020
We have been thoroughly impressed by Birney, it's curriculum, teachers and leadership. Principal Amanda has always been quick to respond. In my last 3 emails to her, she has replied back within the hour. I am not on the PTA, we do not have a special relationship with her. We are just parents with a...
12/14/2019
Birney is a unique school with its IB curriculum and its wide array of students from various backgrounds. There are many ways to connect with other parents through school festivals and fundraisers. Wish the principal was friendlier. Overall, a great school.
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Attendance Zone
About University Heights
List Price Range
$445K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$986,450
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
77%
Household Income
$109,590
% of College Grads
57.8%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,314 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
77.1%
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Parks in this Area
University Heights Park
- Trails
Old Trolley Barn Park
Morley Field Sports Complex
North Park Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Trolley Barn Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cabrillo Canyon Entrance
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