Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brywood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brywood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brywood Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brywood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brywood Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Irvine Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brywood Elementary School's ranking?
Brywood Elementary School is ranked #383 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brywood Elementary School often compared to?
Brywood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santiago Hills Elementary School, Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brywood Elementary School?
578 students attend Brywood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brywood Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brywood Elementary School?
Brywood Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brywood Elementary School offer ?
Brywood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Brywood Elementary School part of?
Brywood Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
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