Birchwood Elementary School

3200 Pinewood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

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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:

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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

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State Level (WA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1866 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

25-29%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

35-39%

61%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

16:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

44%

25%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Birchwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

42%

51%

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

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.63

0.67

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

45%

35%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bellingham School District

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