Birchwood School District

300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817-8841
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Birchwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 267 students in Birchwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Birchwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
267 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Birchwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#341 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Birchwood   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birchwood   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birchwood   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Birchwood   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Birchwood   School District and public school graduation rate of Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
1 Student
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
241 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
10
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
17
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,712 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,157 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Birchwood   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart displays total spending of Birchwood   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,712
$16,831
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Birchwood   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,157
$16,804
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Birchwood   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Birchwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District manages 6 public schools serving 267 students.
What is the rank of Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District is ranked #256 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Birchwood School District?
90% of Birchwood School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Birchwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,157 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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