Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birch Grove Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Birch Grove Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch Grove Community School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Birch Grove Community School is ranked #632 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Birch Grove Community School?
51 students attend Birch Grove Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Birch Grove Community School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Community School?
Birch Grove Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Community School offer ?
Birch Grove Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Birch Grove Community School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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