Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birchview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birchview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Birchview Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Birchview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birchview Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#178 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
16%
12%
White
55%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Birchview Elementary School's ranking?
Birchview Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Birchview Elementary School?
452 students attend Birchview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Birchview Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchview Elementary School?
Birchview Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birchview Elementary School offer ?
Birchview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchview Elementary School part of?
Birchview Elementary School is part of Wayzata Public School District.
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