3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Birchwood Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Birchwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in WA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Birchwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Birchwood Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Birchwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Birchwood Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1866 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
35-39%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
8%
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Hispanic
44%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
42%
51%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birchwood Elementary School's ranking?

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

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

25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?

324 students attend Birchwood Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Birchwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Birchwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Birchwood Elementary School offer ?

Birchwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Birchwood Elementary School part of?

Birchwood Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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