Birney Elementary School in Hermosa Beach, California

“Awsome school great teachers, friendly students and staff.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Birney Elementary is a small school that has a big voice. The teachers and principal work with the students and parents to make the future of the children a successful one. Although we are one of the smallest schools in our area, I believe we have more heart than the rest. If you are in dought of anything at this school, just go in and talk to the staff, parnets and kids to get real answers to all your questions.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Birney Elementary is an amazing school with a wonderful principal and staff. the size of the school creates a tight knit community of people looking out for and caring for all the children.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I think this is an excellent school with amazing staff all around. Although a small school it is big on teaching family values and building character. The PTA is strong and very active. The principal is great and easy to talk to. My kids love going to school eevery day.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“my two kids are going to Birney, and I love it, the teachers are great, the principal always around smiling,it's like a big family, the parents are very involved,the level it's very appropriate, they learning well and with real pleasure.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Our kids have been at Birney only the last 3 weeks. We haven't seem then this happy and relaxed in a long time. They have had many positive experiences. Yes, there are better schools out there, but this school is by no way a disappointment. Our 3 teachers are caring, and involved. Communication is constant and precise. We are eager to be active parents in our children's education. The 'school' it self does need a bit of a face lift, modernization here and there, but nothing major. Our special needs child is very taken care of and always helped and understood without guilt or misinterpretation. The children are exposed to ART and MUSIC. Homework is not overburdening. They feel very safe going there. For the area it it seems to be a good fit as far as the style of school and it's teaching.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I've had my son since Kindergarten and I am well pleased. He is in 2nd grade now and he's very well rounded with the teachers, staff and especially the Principal. Environment is friendly and fun! Activities are great and parents are well involved. Academics are well put together teaching the children to hit their milestones and great support is given. The level of the teachers are exceptional!! It's a small school with a BIG heart of teaching...Great job!”
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“My other two children went to the acclaimed Jefferson and we moved into the Birney area without realizing it. At first, I was worried because Birney's scores were in the 800's as opposed to the 900's. Even our neighbors were trashing the school and putting their kids in private schools without any first hand information. I am so pleased. The teachers are top-notch! Our child is thriving. The classroom sizes are a consistent 19 or so so personal attention is almost guaranteed. I like the fact that it is a smaller school and unlike some of the others who are putting trailers on the playground in order to get additional state funds, their fundraising efforts are stellar and fun. The scores are rising too into the mid to high 800's now because parents aren't fleeing the school but rather participating and connecting - our tax dollars at work.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Fairly small school population (<500); dedicated staff; strong sense of community. New principal this school year, who seems to have the support of the staff. School is in the process of getting sorely needed refurbishment of its classrooms. We have had two children at Birney. Our older child transferred from another larger-population elementary school where he had trouble adjusting. The smaller campus of Birney was was a friendlier environment for him. He did much better academically and behaviorally. Our youngest child has been there since Kindergarten and every year declares that her current teacher is her all-time favorite. Decent number of quality after-school and extra-curricular activities in both music and the arts. Strong parent involvement.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The kindergarten teachers are very good. There is usually an extra teacher helping out per class. There are after school programs available. Lot's of parents volunteer. Small school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Having 3 children attend Birney I have a pretty good idea of what happens at the school. The academic programs are taught very well. Math and Science are the bigs ones. I have one child with a speach problem and the school's involvement has been a great success. The PTA needs some help, always the same faces and same answers to the few problems the 'District' has. Cake sales and craft show will not create the money needed to help our teaches and children. We do need more parents to get involved.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I have two kids in Birney - Kindergarden and 3rd Grade. The school is excellent - teacher support is A+ and they make it easy to get involved and welcome participation from parents. Very 'open door' environment. Not only striving to teach the kids the curriculum but morals/values are taught as well. We attend Birney on a district permit, and hope to be a part of the Birney family thru 6th Grade. Drazovich Family c/o Jenna (3rd Grade) and Jamie (Kindergarden)”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school is one of the premier schools in Redondo Beach. The facility is not too large so it is not overwhelming and their is a huge playground.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Birney is a small and intimate school with very friendly staff and great kids! It's a place where the students care about each other. I would recommend any parent to send their children to this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Teachers make this school great. The principal (who recently retired) was unsupportive of staff and had no consistent discipline skills. Parents are helpful and friendly with one another. School secretary is amazing!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school was a very large disappointment. The harshness was mindboggling. During lunch there was a no talking rule, (I went for lunch with my son a few times). I was appalled during Halloween, the students were forbidden to wear anything to school or have any parties. I was witness to what many cruel treatment of a child by a member of the staff. I brought it to the attention of the principal and soon thereafter my son began getting similar treatment. We moved rather than to have my son to endure such harshness at the hands of a few of teachers and the principal. Incidentally, my son has good attendance. His citizenship has always been O's and maybe 1 or 2 S's(O = Outstanding and S =Satisfactory). Perhaps others fare better at Birney but for my family no chance!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Wonderful school! Beautiful people, Teaching of not only academics but Citizenship, Friendship, Leadership, with full support all the way by teachers, principal, parents. I have two daughters K/3 attending Birney - and we are happy to call it our school. Good Job All!”
This review was posted by a parent.