Birchwood Elementary School
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
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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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