Birch Grove Intermediate

37490 Birch Street

School District

Newark Unified
Grade

3-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on April 11, 2020

Horrible. This school is more inline with a gulag more than an actual school. The students were treated like savage dogs and I would never wish this school upon anyone.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2019

My 2 children thrived here. The office is very responsive. I was very happy to have both my children in the first 3 years this school was in existence in spite of some community parent worries to the contrary. My children also enjoyed music and band at this site. Thank you staff for all your dedication to our students. Keep it up!
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2017

Amazing transformation since the two schools merged together.
Submitted by teacher on August 17, 2017

The school staff is engaged in many new methods of teaching. STEAM, project based learning, 1 to 1 technology, flexible seating and 21st century furniture have all contributed to the success of the students.
Submitted by teacher on July 14, 2017

BGI has made huge changes since the 2 Schools merged last year. STEAM has been a focus that teachers are going to continue focusing on next year with more hands on science and engineering activities and project based Learning. Teachers collaborate well with each other sharing their strengths with their grade level team. Students have support through ELD classes, intervention and an excellent resource staff. Students are valued by all staff and are encouraged to seek out help if needed.
Submitted by other on July 11, 2017

Very cohesive, motivated, and approachable staff that creatively supports students with learning differences.Love the direction this school is going in regards to increasing rigor and incorporating STEAM!
Submitted by parent on July 11, 2017

Excellent changes over the last two years!
Submitted by teacher on July 11, 2017

It has been an excellent experience for both the staff and students.
Submitted by other on May 23, 2017

The school needs to have stronger leadership, and needs to have an interest in dealing with the public. Schools should remain impartial, and involving themselves in others' personal disputes demonstrates that there are wrong priorities and a lot of opportunities for improved efficiency in the Newark district.