Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bird Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Bird Street Elementary School?
119 students attend Bird Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bird Street Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bird Street Elementary School?
Bird Street Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bird Street Elementary School offer ?
Bird Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Bird Street Elementary School part of?
Bird Street Elementary School is part of Oroville City Elementary School District.
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