Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Birch Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birch Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Birch Street Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birch Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Street Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch Street Elementary School's ranking?
Birch Street Elementary School is ranked #1664 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Birch Street Elementary School?
328 students attend Birch Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Birch Street Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Street Elementary School?
Birch Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Birch Street Elementary School offer ?
Birch Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Birch Street Elementary School part of?
Birch Street Elementary School is part of Kalkaska Public Schools School District.
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