Birchtree Charter School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should I attend Birchtree Charter School or Pioneer Peak Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Birchtree Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Birchtree Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
406 students
508 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#15 out of 443 schools in AK
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
63
73
Grade 1 Students
51
99
Grade 2 Students
42
79
Grade 3 Students
47
80
Grade 4 Students
45
87
Grade 5 Students
47
76
Grade 6 Students
40
-
Grade 7 Students
42
-
Grade 8 Students
29
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
7%
6%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
75%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
13%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
22%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
4%
n/a