Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birchwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birchwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Birchwood Elementary School's student population of 101 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birchwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birchwood Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 1991 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birchwood Elementary School's ranking?
Birchwood Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?
101 students attend Birchwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Birchwood Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birchwood Elementary School offer ?
Birchwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchwood Elementary School part of?
Birchwood Elementary School is part of Birchwood School District.
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