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Birney Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 7627 South Sheridan Ave
       Tacoma, WA  98408

(253) 571-4600

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1073rd of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,054 Help


Students who attend Birney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Baker Middle School
High:    Mount Tahoma High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
27.3%
White:
20.6%
Two or more races:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.6% Help


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Compare Details Birney Elementary School ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 31st among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Birney Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (27.3%), White (20.6%), two or more races (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birney Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 8th best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birney Elementary School is $22,054, which is the 9th highest among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Birney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Birney Elementary School 1073rd of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Birney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 150th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.99 665th 1026 35.2%
2005 30.79 756th 1031 26.7%
2006 33.01 762nd 1051 27.5%
2007 42.00 656th 1069 38.6%
2008 22.68 892nd 1067 16.4%
2009 14.18 978th 1072 8.8%
2010 24.42 896th 1088 17.6%
2011 11.13 1030th 1092 5.7%
2012 20.79 953rd 1097 13.1%
2013 23.57 926th 1106 16.3%
2015 16.63 939th 1067 12.0%
2016 14.22 943rd 1053 10.4%
2017 9.84 990th 1056 6.3%
2018 12.95 965th 1054 8.4%
2019 13.25 1018th 1130 9.9%
2021 8.55 1065th 1107 3.8%
2022 17.24 1008th 1169 13.8%
2023 12.23 1073rd 1169 8.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.94 186th 213 12.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.33 526th 637 17.4%
2022 34.75 316th 478 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.60 765th 835 8.4%
2019 18.39 888th 979 9.3%
2022 26.30 832nd 1019 18.4%
2023 22.40 875th 1013 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.81 844th 1004 15.9%
2019 15.24 953rd 1068 10.8%
2021 11.27 957th 1008 5.1%
2022 20.17 921st 1100 16.3%
2023 19.38 915th 1094 16.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.24 951st 999 4.8%
2019 12.71 982nd 1075 8.7%
2021 10.87 965th 1025 5.9%
2022 17.29 967th 1113 13.1%
2023 8.55 1065th 1099 3.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.09 101st 107 5.6%
2019 13.21 108th 110 1.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.08 482nd 540 10.7%
2019 42.20 417th 697 40.2%
2022 35.38 445th 694 35.9%
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Rank History for White students at Birney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.73 703rd 833 15.6%
2019 17.66 904th 1027 12.0%
2021 19.11 807th 943 14.4%
2022 28.94 789th 1031 23.5%
2023 30.74 745th 1011 26.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Birney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 56 48 7 10 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 328 63 78 12 8 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 299 74 66 9 16 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 298 104 79 16 18 n/a n/a 0 515
1992 272 77 97 14 14 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 252 93 100 18 13 n/a n/a 0 476
1994 272 69 85 12 9 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 251 77 122 19 6 n/a n/a 0 475
1996 251 77 122 19 6 n/a n/a 0 475
1997 255 76 113 16 11 n/a n/a 0 471
1998 249 88 95 18 6 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 260 93 89 18 8 n/a n/a 0 468
2000 253 92 82 26 10 n/a n/a 0 463
2001 259 107 79 39 12 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 239 149 92 53 17 n/a n/a 0 550
2003 239 149 92 53 17 n/a n/a 0 550
2004 221 153 89 46 11 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 169 157 81 37 10 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 170 129 89 65 9 n/a n/a 0 462
2007 133 109 71 53 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 131 99 70 59 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2009 129 98 60 79 2 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 142 86 54 61 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2011 118 54 31 62 3 8 55 0 331
2012 110 57 25 73 4 9 51 0 329
2013 137 98 30 94 6 16 7 0 388
2014 110 109 25 112 5 14 18 0 393
2015 129 101 28 135 1 18 32 0 444
2016 126 85 28 129 4 15 37 0 424
2017 127 73 33 134 5 10 54 0 436
2018 114 72 38 130 5 15 59 0 433
2019 106 88 38 136 4 25 80 0 477
2020 106 70 45 110 1 25 76 0 433
2021 100 55 45 112 1 35 63 0 411
2022 110 60 43 110 1 36 62 0 422
2023 93 68 50 123 1 39 77 0 451

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Birney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 27.0 16.7 0
1989 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1990 464 25.3 18.3 0
1991 515 28.6 18.0 n/a
1992 474 27.7 17.1 n/a
1993 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
1994 447 27.0 16.6 n/a
1995 475 25.4 18.7 n/a
1996 475 25.4 18.7 n/a
1997 471 26.0 18.1 n/a
1998 456 25.8 17.7 n/a
1999 468 25.4 18.4 n/a
2000 463 24.8 18.7 n/a
2001 496 27.0 18.4 n/a
2002 550 28.4 19.4 59.5
2003 550 28.4 19.4 59.5
2004 520 28.0 18.6 52.1
2005 454 27.9 16.3 45.8
2006 462 24.5 18.9 60.4
2007 369 22.1 16.7 69.9
2008 362 24.8 14.6 73.8
2009 368 24.8 14.8 78.8
2010 349 25.7 13.5 79.4
2011 331 24.3 13.6 61.3
2012 329 25.8 12.7 50.2
2013 388 25.0 15.5 74.7
2014 393 n/a n/a 76.1
2015 444 33.0 13.4 80
2016 424 30.0 14.1 80.7
2017 436 29.5 14.7 77.3
2018 433 29.2 14.8 72.3
2019 477 32.5 14.6 62.9
2020 433 29.7 14.5 70.4
2021 411 29.6 13.8 68.9
2022 422 26.8 15.6 44.1
2023 451 30.2 14.9 71.6

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 Birney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 27.0 16.7 0
1989 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
1990 464 25.3 18.3 0
1991 515 28.6 18.0 n/a
1992 474 27.7 17.1 n/a
1993 476 26.0 18.3 n/a
1994 447 27.0 16.6 n/a
1995 475 25.4 18.7 n/a
1996 475 25.4 18.7 n/a
1997 471 26.0 18.1 n/a
1998 456 25.8 17.7 n/a
1999 468 25.4 18.4 n/a
2000 463 24.8 18.7 n/a
2001 496 27.0 18.4 n/a
2002 550 28.4 19.4 59.5
2003 550 28.4 19.4 59.5
2004 520 28.0 18.6 52.1
2005 454 27.9 16.3 45.8
2006 462 24.5 18.9 60.4
2007 369 22.1 16.7 69.9
2008 362 24.8 14.6 73.8
2009 368 24.8 14.8 78.8
2010 349 25.7 13.5 79.4
2011 331 24.3 13.6 61.3
2012 329 25.8 12.7 50.2
2013 388 25.0 15.5 74.7
2014 393 n/a n/a 76.1
2015 444 33.0 13.4 80
2016 424 30.0 14.1 80.7
2017 436 29.5 14.7 77.3
2018 433 29.2 14.8 72.3
2019 477 32.5 14.6 62.9
2020 433 29.7 14.5 70.4
2021 411 29.6 13.8 68.9
2022 422 26.8 15.6 44.1
2023 451 30.2 14.9 71.6

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

Birney Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.1%0.0%0.0%1.6%93.5%91.9%98.4%91.9%91.9%100.0%
201775.9%0.0%3.5%0.0%3.5%79.3%81.0%91.4%82.8%81.0%98.3%
201879.4%1.5%0.0%0.0%2.9%85.3%82.4%88.2%83.8%82.4%97.1%
201985.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.9%89.6%87.0%94.8%89.6%89.6%97.4%
202087.3%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%90.5%92.1%100.0%95.2%92.1%95.2%95.2%95.2%92.1%
202287.7%0.0%2.7%4.1%1.4%94.5%93.2%94.5%93.2%93.2%94.5%94.5%94.5%93.2%
202389.7%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%91.2%89.7%94.1%94.1%89.7%95.6%95.6%95.6%89.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Birney Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.9%0.3%0.3%2.5%97.2%97.2%97.5%97.2%97.2%98.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Birney Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,512 (8.1%) $17,047 (91.8%) $18,560
2020 $1,733 (10.7%) $14,476 (89.3%) $16,209
2021 $3,434 (16.5%) $17,416 (83.5%) $20,849
2022 $2,372 (10.8%) $19,682 (89.2%) $22,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Birney Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1018th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1073rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birney Elementary School)27.819.1
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Birney Elementary School)31.522.2
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Birney Elementary School)30.733.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Birney Elementary School)25.423.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Birney Elementary School)50.722
 28.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Birney Elementary School)28.624.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Birney Elementary School)4032.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Birney Elementary School)37.424.9
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Birney Elementary School)28.323.3
 5%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Birney Elementary School)4032.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students477451
 5.5%
African American8868
 22.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian3850
 31.6%
Hispanic136123
 9.6%
Pacific Islander2539
 56%
White10693
 12.3%
Two or More Races8077
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%71.6%
 8.7%

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Students who attend Birney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baker Middle School
High : Mount Tahoma High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Birney Elementary School.

Birney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Birney Elementary School are 27% Hispanic, 21% White, 17% Two or more races, 15% African American, 11% Asian, 9% Pacific Islander.


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