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Birney Tech Academy

8501 Orange Ave., Pico Rivera, CA, 90660

About Birney Tech Academy

Birney Tech Academy is a public elementary school in Pico Rivera, California, that teaches kids in grades K–5. The school has about 341 students and about 23 teachers; for every 23 students, there is about 1 teacher. This helps with structured learning in the classroom and keeps students interested. Birney Tech Academy teaches students how to use technology in their lessons, which helps them learn both their core academic skills and how to use technology. The math, English language arts, science, and social studies lessons in the curriculum meet California state standards. It also stresses lessons that use technology and learning through projects. The student body is a positive reflection of the diverse community of Pico Rivera, which has a lot of minority students and families who speak more than one language. About 32% of students are good at math, and about 37% are good at reading, according to data on how well they do in school. Schools in the area receive about the same public funding as those in the state. Birney Tech Academy is a tech-focused school that helps students learn the basics and get ready for the way people learn today. The school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Birney Tech Academy Contact Information

Address

8501 Orange Ave., Pico Rivera, CA, 90660

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Phone

(562) 801-7600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 37% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
341
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3046 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Birney Tech Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.17%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 98.83%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.17%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
98.83%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 341
48.68%
166 Female
51.32%
175 Male

Student Population

341 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Birney Tech Academy students recently showcased leadership and community pride during a local city initiative and school district events. In a city leadership program organized by the City of Pico Rivera, students from the academy participated in a civic engagement activity where they took part in a “Leaders of the Pledge” program

FAQ

Q1. How does Birney Tech Academy use technology in everyday lessons?

Ans. The academy uses digital tools, interactive platforms, and tech-based projects to help students learn useful technical skills.

Q2. Do teachers want students to take part in technology-based projects or contests?

Ans. Yes, students can do activities that focus on technology, work together on projects, and go to events where they can use their knowledge in new ways.

Q3. How does the academy get students ready for a world that is driven by technology?

Teachers give students problem-solving tasks, lessons on how to use technology safely, and project-based learning experiences that stress how to use technology responsibly.

Q4. What chances do students have to show off their technology-related work?

Ans. Students can show off their work at school showcases, classroom exhibitions, or special technology-themed events.

Q5. What does the school do to encourage responsible use of digital resources?

Ans. The academy teaches digital citizenship, which helps students learn how to use technology in safe, moral, and useful ways.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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