Birchtree Charter School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should you attend Birchtree Charter School or Pioneer Peak Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Birchtree Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
407 students
471 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#125 out of 459 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
46
Grade 1 Students
48
83
Grade 2 Students
49
72
Grade 3 Students
48
96
Grade 4 Students
48
97
Grade 5 Students
51
77
Grade 6 Students
39
-
Grade 7 Students
36
-
Grade 8 Students
25
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
5%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
78%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
29%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
n/a
