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Birchtree Charter School

1675 N Nadina St.
Palmer, AK 99645
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 407 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 29% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in AK
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Birchtree Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Birchtree Charter School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Birchtree Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birchtree Charter School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#154 out of 459 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Birchtree Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Birchtree Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Birchtree Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Birchtree Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Birchtree Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Birchtree Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birchtree Charter School's ranking?
Birchtree Charter School is ranked #154 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Birchtree Charter School often compared to?
Birchtree Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Peak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Birchtree Charter School?
407 students attend Birchtree Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Birchtree Charter School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchtree Charter School?
Birchtree Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Birchtree Charter School offer ?
Birchtree Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchtree Charter School part of?
Birchtree Charter School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
In what neighborhood is Birchtree Charter School located?
Birchtree Charter School is located in the Lakes neighborhood of Palmer, AK.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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