Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Birch Creek School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birch Creek School's student population of 721 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birch Creek School ranks within the top 30% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Creek School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#275 out of 975 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Creek School's ranking?
Birch Creek School is ranked #275 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Birch Creek School often compared to?
Birch Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise School, Summit School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Birch Creek School?
721 students attend Birch Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Birch Creek School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Creek School?
Birch Creek School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Birch Creek School offer ?
Birch Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Birch Creek School part of?
Birch Creek School is part of Cache School District.
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