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Birches Elementary School

416 Westminster Blvd
Blackwood, NJ 08012

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Birches Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Birches Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Birches Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Birches Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

397 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Birches Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Birches Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1305 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Birches Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birches Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

41%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birches Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Birches Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

82%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Birches Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.32

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Birches Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birches Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Washington Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birches Elementary School's ranking?

Birches Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Birches Elementary School?

397 students attend Birches Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Birches Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Birches Elementary School?

Birches Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Birches Elementary School offer ?

Birches Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Birches Elementary School part of?

Birches Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education