Birch Grove Community School

9 Goodneighbor Hill Rd
Tofte, MN 55615
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birch Grove Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Birch Grove Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Birch Grove Community School's student population of 42 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
42 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Birch Grove Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Grove Community School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#632 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Birch Grove Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Birch Grove Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Birch Grove Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
74%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Birch Grove Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Birch Grove Community School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Birch Grove Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birch Grove Community School's ranking?
Birch Grove Community School is ranked #632 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Birch Grove Community School?
42 students attend Birch Grove Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Birch Grove Community School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Community School?
Birch Grove Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Community School offer ?
Birch Grove Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Birch Grove Community School part of?
Birch Grove Community School is part of Birch Grove Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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