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Birch Grove Intermediate

Newark Unified · Alameda County · 37490 Birch Street, Newark, CA 94560-4140

(510) 818-3600 · www.newarkunified.org

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8/10
#1300
Rank 1300 out of 5,722
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1357 · 76th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1260 · 78th percentile
Science8/10 · #1401 · 75th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into Newark's quiet residential streets near the southern edge of the Bay, Birch Grove Intermediate offers a solid academic landing spot for families navigating the tricky middle years of elementary school. With scores consistently hovering in the upper 70th percentile range across English, math, and science, it's a dependable choice in a district that serves a diverse, working-class community proud of its East Bay roots. Families who value a structured, focused environment for their 3rd through 5th graders — without the intense pressure of some nearby Silicon Valley-adjacent schools — tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

270 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
87 (32%)
Asian
83 (31%)
Filipino
35 (13%)
Multiple Races
20 (7%)
White
17 (6%)
African American
11 (4%)
Other
17 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners72 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged114 (42%)
Students with Disabilities24 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

289
Enrollment
11.1
Teachers (FTE)
26:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
25.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1787 · 70th percentile

151 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found