Overview

Birney Elementary School is a magnet school in San Diego, CA, offering a Gifted & Talented program, International Baccalaureate, and 12 sports. It is one of 158 elementary schools in San Diego Unified School District.
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School Rating

Birney Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

4345 Campus Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
School leader: Ms Amanda H Williams
(619) 497-3500
(619) 688-3017
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