Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch Tree Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Birch Tree Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birch Tree Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Tree Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1465 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Birch Tree Elementary School is ranked #1465 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Birch Tree Elementary School?
168 students attend Birch Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Birch Tree Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Tree Elementary School?
Birch Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Birch Tree Elementary School offer ?
Birch Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Birch Tree Elementary School part of?
Birch Tree Elementary School is part of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District.
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