Birney Elementary School

I feel like this school was on its way to becoming a great school until 2010 when the principal changed, and the classes became extremely overcrowded, way above state-mandated average. There appears to be little planning on the part of the administration to deal with class sizes and makeup. That being said, most of the teachers and aftercare providers are fantastic, and good kids and parent involvement.
--Submitted by a parent

Birney is an awesome school with a great amount of parental involvement and fantastic teachers. They also have a wonderful after school program for children of working parents. The administration, PTA and teachers work hard to include everyone and to make the school shine. I have spent time at several other area schools and Birney beats all of them hands down.
--Submitted by a parent

Birney Elementary has a wonderful parent support group at all levels. the quality of teachers are moderate and could be better, there is a decline in teachers' quality due to overcrowding perpetuated by special needs students from other districts. between 2009-2011, the vision of providing great quality eduction is deteoriorating. the administration is ignoring the issues at hands with lack of staffs at all levels. classroom size is at 30-35 students per teacher. it is a title 1 school and monies are not well spent as there are not enough teachers for quality teaching.
--Submitted by a parent

Birney is a great school. My son attended last year and is returning this year. My only problem with this school is that it's over crowded but what school isn't? There are some wonderful teachers here and great staff. Go Birney Bobcats!
--Submitted by a parent

This is our second year at Birney and we could not be happier. The principal and teachers are excellent, and parents are truly involved with the school. The school is now a California Distinguished School and keeps improving every year.
--Submitted by a parent

Birney is a wonderful school with an incredible group of dedicated teachers and staff. I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have my children attend a California Distinguished School whose API has increased 80 points over the last four years. Look for more great things to come!
--Submitted by a parent

Birney is a small school with a very dynamic principal, recognized as Administrator of the Year in the school district this year, who empowers and motivates her team, very dedicated teachers always looking for ways to improve and truly caring about the development of the children, as well as involved parents. A small school with big spirit! The significantly higher academic results reflect that community engagement.
--Submitted by a parent

I did a lot of research before I enrolled my son here. We could have done school of choice to put him in another school, but after all of my work, I felt more than comfortable putting him here. And now that he is there, I couldn't be happier! The principal is awesome, very personable and involved. The teachers are great, the facility is very nice. I love that there are extra-curricular activities offered after school. I wouldn't hesitate to enroll here!
--Submitted by a parent

Awsome school great teachers, friendly students and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

Birney Elementary is a small school that has a big voice. The teachers and principal work with the students and parents to make the future of the children a successful one. Although we are one of the smallest schools in our area, I believe we have more heart than the rest. If you are in dought of anything at this school, just go in and talk to the staff, parnets and kids to get real answers to all your questions.
--Submitted by a parent