Birchwood School District

300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817-8841
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
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 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 287 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 34% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
287 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Birchwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#297 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Birchwood   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart display 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 WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
39%
This chart display 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 WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Birchwood   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.51
# American Indian Students
7 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
4 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
252 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
19
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,059 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,822 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Birchwood   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Birchwood   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,059
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Birchwood   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,822
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Birchwood   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Birchwood School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 42 students
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Blue Hills Charter 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
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District manages 6 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District is ranked #229 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
88% of Birchwood School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 10:1, 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 $17,822 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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