Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3057 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #3057 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pomeroy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
288 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Briarwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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