Briarwood Elementary

Public K-5

 1930 Townsend Ave.
       Santa Clara, CA  95051-2203


(408) 423-1300

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1624th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,311 Help


Students who attend Briarwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Juan Cabrillo Middle
High:    Adrian Wilcox High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.5%
Asian:
27.5%
White:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Compare Details Briarwood Elementary ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Briarwood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.5%), Asian (27.5%), White (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary is 19.6. 9 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briarwood Elementary is $12,311, which is the 4th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Briarwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Briarwood Elementary 1624th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Briarwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 388th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Briarwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.27 2529th 4809 47.4%
2005 50.96 2145th 4822 55.5%
2006 40.91 2667th 4818 44.6%
2007 35.10 3223rd 5113 37.0%
2008 47.09 2541st 5113 50.3%
2009 49.56 2517th 5193 51.5%
2010 47.23 2739th 5314 48.5%
2011 46.68 2793rd 5377 48.1%
2012 44.61 2973rd 5390 44.8%
2013 51.33 2600th 5530 53.0%
2015 57.92 2034th 5611 63.7%
2016 53.66 2316th 5614 58.7%
2017 41.44 3014th 5692 47.0%
2018 63.91 1865th 5662 67.1%
2019 71.27 1543rd 5789 73.3%
2022 57.69 2137th 5883 63.7%
2023 68.86 1618th 5848 72.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.97 467th 3246 85.6%
2019 77.71 357th 3275 89.1%
2022 42.28 1659th 3311 49.9%
2023 71.35 456th 3240 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.59 1206th 5084 76.3%
2019 74.97 922nd 5173 82.2%
2022 22.25 4488th 5264 14.7%
2023 68.08 1318th 5355 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.47 2001st 5413 63.0%
2019 68.51 1576th 5492 71.3%
2022 56.50 2078th 5635 63.1%
2023 58.52 2004th 5595 64.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.43 1647th 5431 69.7%
2019 70.10 1513th 5510 72.5%
2022 56.37 2125th 5663 62.5%
2023 73.76 1333rd 5627 76.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.06 857th 1154 25.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Briarwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.82 1049th 4830 78.3%
2019 70.28 1160th 4963 76.6%
2022 45.74 2476th 5084 51.3%
2023 57.00 1816th 5079 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Briarwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 20 92 102 4 n/a n/a 0 487
1989 234 23 76 104 5 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 216 17 79 93 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 240 18 90 92 3 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 207 11 89 84 6 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 214 23 114 77 4 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 207 34 115 89 10 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 189 44 133 129 11 n/a n/a 0 506
1996 189 44 133 129 11 n/a n/a 0 506
1997 179 55 144 115 11 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 197 43 129 124 7 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 194 42 126 134 5 n/a n/a 0 501
2000 169 28 134 143 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 151 32 129 108 2 n/a n/a 7 429
2002 128 25 117 129 5 n/a n/a 10 414
2003 128 25 117 129 5 n/a n/a 10 414
2004 109 28 116 161 2 n/a n/a 17 433
2005 109 23 109 150 2 n/a n/a 23 416
2006 92 23 110 165 1 n/a n/a 21 412
2007 76 20 100 170 3 n/a n/a 18 387
2008 74 14 95 165 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 68 13 120 164 1 4 37 0 407
2010 67 12 108 199 1 6 17 0 410
2011 61 15 102 231 1 8 13 0 431
2012 57 14 86 232 3 4 15 0 411
2013 67 15 83 216 2 5 15 0 403
2014 74 7 80 227 3 6 17 0 414
2015 61 12 69 216 3 5 16 0 382
2016 60 14 69 193 2 5 14 0 357
2017 58 14 81 182 3 1 12 0 351
2018 40 10 93 167 6 3 12 0 331
2019 38 8 100 156 2 1 14 0 319
2020 48 10 99 149 3 1 14 0 324
2021 43 4 97 129 1 2 16 0 292
2022 40 1 80 123 1 2 11 0 258
2023 42 4 79 142 3 2 15 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Briarwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 18.0 27.0 n/a
1989 442 17.0 26.0 n/a
1990 406 16.0 25.3 n/a
1991 443 17.0 26.0 n/a
1992 397 17.3 22.9 37.8
1993 432 18.0 24.0 36.6
1994 455 20.5 22.2 44.2
1995 506 21.5 23.5 59.1
1996 506 21.5 23.5 59.1
1997 504 22.5 22.4 68.5
1998 500 22.5 22.2 50.4
1999 501 20.0 25.1 47.9
2000 477 28.0 17.0 51.2
2001 429 25.0 17.2 60.4
2002 414 23.6 17.5 50
2003 414 23.6 17.5 50
2004 433 23.7 18.3 67.3
2005 416 24.5 17.0 73
2006 412 23.0 17.9 71.4
2007 387 22.5 17.2 65.3
2008 349 24.7 14.1 65.6
2009 407 21.4 16.2 62.4
2010 410 21.1 19.3 60.5
2011 431 n/a n/a 70.1
2012 411 17.8 23.0 n/a
2013 403 17.1 23.5 61.3
2014 414 16.1 25.7 58.2
2015 382 17.0 22.4 60.7
2016 357 17.0 21.0 56.9
2017 351 15.1 23.2 51.3
2018 331 14.1 23.4 59.8
2019 319 14.1 22.6 53.3
2020 324 n/a n/a 52.5
2021 292 15.1 19.3 47.6
2022 258 15.7 16.4 32.6
2023 287 14.6 19.6 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Briarwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 18.0 27.0 n/a
1989 442 17.0 26.0 n/a
1990 406 16.0 25.3 n/a
1991 443 17.0 26.0 n/a
1992 397 17.3 22.9 37.8
1993 432 18.0 24.0 36.6
1994 455 20.5 22.2 44.2
1995 506 21.5 23.5 59.1
1996 506 21.5 23.5 59.1
1997 504 22.5 22.4 68.5
1998 500 22.5 22.2 50.4
1999 501 20.0 25.1 47.9
2000 477 28.0 17.0 51.2
2001 429 25.0 17.2 60.4
2002 414 23.6 17.5 50
2003 414 23.6 17.5 50
2004 433 23.7 18.3 67.3
2005 416 24.5 17.0 73
2006 412 23.0 17.9 71.4
2007 387 22.5 17.2 65.3
2008 349 24.7 14.1 65.6
2009 407 21.4 16.2 62.4
2010 410 21.1 19.3 60.5
2011 431 n/a n/a 70.1
2012 411 17.8 23.0 n/a
2013 403 17.1 23.5 61.3
2014 414 16.1 25.7 58.2
2015 382 17.0 22.4 60.7
2016 357 17.0 21.0 56.9
2017 351 15.1 23.2 51.3
2018 331 14.1 23.4 59.8
2019 319 14.1 22.6 53.3
2020 324 n/a n/a 52.5
2021 292 15.1 19.3 47.6
2022 258 15.7 16.4 32.6
2023 287 14.6 19.6 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Briarwood Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201592.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201894.0%0.0%3.0%3.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%94.0%96.0%
201997.0%3.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%≥98.0%
202094.2%2.3%3.5%94.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Briarwood Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,311

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Briarwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1543rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1618th of 5848 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Briarwood Elementary)6050
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)65.755.9
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Briarwood Elementary)57.753.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)67.357.7
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Briarwood Elementary)53.257.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)65.161.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Briarwood Elementary)53.253.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)60.256.9
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Briarwood Elementary)65.453.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Clara Unified)64.260.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Briarwood Elementary)54.740.5
 14.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Unified)53.450
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Briarwood Elementary)43.445.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Clara Unified)46.246.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319287
 10%
African American84
 50%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian10079
 21%
Hispanic156142
 9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White3842
 10.5%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%52.3%
 1%


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Briarwood Elementary ranks 1624th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Briarwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Juan Cabrillo Middle
High : Adrian Wilcox High

Students at Briarwood Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 15% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Briarwood Elementary.


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