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1600 Birch Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1499
Summary
Birch Lane Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 45.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 45.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,581/4,657 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,792/4,657 (62nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 571 |
| Low-Income Students | 205 (35.9%) |
| English Learners | 63 (11.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period. Math fell 5.1 points from last year and fell 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math -0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 48.6% to 58.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 34% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
8.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 57% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.0% to 52.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 39% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.3-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 48.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Birch Lane Elementary compare within the district?
Birch Lane Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Davis Joint Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Birch Lane Elementary rank in California?
Birch Lane Elementary ranks No. 1,581 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,792 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Birch Lane Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 8 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.7% meet the reading standard and 27.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Birch Lane Elementary compare with other schools in Davis?
Birch Lane Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 8 in math proficiency among the 8 K–6 schools in Davis with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DavisHow does Birch Lane Elementary compare with other schools in Yolo County?
Birch Lane Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 20 K–6 schools in Yolo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Yolo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Lane ElementaryThis school | 45.9% | 54.0% |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary | 63.8% | 63.6% |
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch | 51.4% | 59.1% |
