Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch Lake Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birch Lake Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birch Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Lake Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
7%
12%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Birch Lake Elementary School is ranked #1263 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Birch Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Birch Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Birch Lake Elementary School?
240 students attend Birch Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Birch Lake Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Lake Elementary School?
Birch Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Birch Lake Elementary School offer ?
Birch Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Birch Lake Elementary School part of?
Birch Lake Elementary School is part of White Bear Lake School District.
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