Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch Grove School For The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Grove School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Birch Grove School For The Arts's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Birch Grove School For The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Grove School For The Arts is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1349 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
37%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Grove School For The Arts's ranking?
Birch Grove School For The Arts is ranked #1349 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Birch Grove School For The Arts often compared to?
Birch Grove School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Zanewood Community School Steam, Monroe Elementary School - Mse, Fernbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Birch Grove School For The Arts?
464 students attend Birch Grove School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Birch Grove School For The Arts students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove School For The Arts?
Birch Grove School For The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birch Grove School For The Arts offer ?
Birch Grove School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Birch Grove School For The Arts part of?
Birch Grove School For The Arts is part of Osseo Public School District.
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