Birch Tree Elementary School

Old Hwy 60 East
Birch Tree, MO 65438
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Birch Tree Elementary School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Birch Tree Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Birch Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Birch Tree Elementary School's student population of 152 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
152 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Birch Tree Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Birch Tree Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
92%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birch Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Birch Tree Elementary School is ranked #1574 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Birch Tree Elementary School?
152 students attend Birch Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Birch Tree Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Tree Elementary School?
Birch Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birch Tree Elementary School offer ?
Birch Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Birch Tree Elementary School part of?
Birch Tree Elementary School is part of Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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