Birchview Elementary

Public K-5

 425 Ranchview Ln N
       Plymouth, MN  55447-3936


(763) 745-5300

District: Wayzata Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,441 Help


Students who attend Birchview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wayzata Central Middle
High:    Wayzata High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.9%
Asian:
15.9%
African American:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Compare Details Birchview Elementary ranks better than 61.9% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Birchview Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.9%), Asian (15.9%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary is 13.9, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birchview Elementary is $14,441, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Wayzata Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Birchview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Birchview Elementary 321st of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Birchview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
White students:


Wayzata Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayzata Public School District 17th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Birchview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.91 27th 674 96.0%
2004 79.72 78th 676 88.5%
2005 87.69 9th 685 98.7%
2006 82.73 54th 756 92.9%
2007 87.52 24th 777 96.9%
2008 81.73 73rd 781 90.7%
2009 85.19 21st 434 95.2%
2010 80.88 61st 803 92.4%
2011 81.23 74th 814 90.9%
2012 75.02 159th 820 80.6%
2013 86.64 42nd 824 94.9%
2014 80.87 97th 826 88.3%
2015 80.65 105th 840 87.5%
2016 81.41 98th 848 88.4%
2017 74.28 204th 853 76.1%
2018 67.23 289th 847 65.9%
2019 71.00 239th 870 72.5%
2021 76.59 175th 869 79.9%
2022 75.69 185th 858 78.4%
2023 63.66 322nd 845 61.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.09 8th 96 91.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.01 221st 463 52.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 392nd 728 46.2%
2019 39.57 498th 740 32.7%
2021 58.61 281st 683 58.9%
2022 60.83 238th 663 64.1%
2023 42.19 476th 774 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.99 370th 774 52.2%
2019 68.33 249th 787 68.4%
2021 72.05 194th 783 75.2%
2022 74.70 177th 799 77.8%
2023 61.98 319th 787 59.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.92 212th 779 72.8%
2019 69.76 234th 798 70.7%
2021 75.80 152nd 784 80.6%
2022 72.91 197th 808 75.6%
2023 61.14 321st 799 59.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.96 33rd 88 62.5%
2023 84.34 27th 128 78.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.65 144th 266 45.9%
2019 33.90 202nd 283 28.6%
2022 64.64 84th 282 70.2%
2023 35.85 181st 279 35.1%
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Rank History for White students at Birchview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.96 152nd 712 78.7%
2019 77.61 107th 722 85.2%
2021 64.71 218th 710 69.3%
2022 80.07 91st 725 87.4%
2023 65.59 215th 712 69.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Saturday, March 27, 2021

Open Quote Great community school. The teachers are very dedicated. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Open Quote My 2 girls love this school and love going to school at Birchview. I am so glad they love their teachers and the Principal is wonderful. He show how much he cares for each and every student. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Open Quote My son attended this school only to have the kindergarten teacher constantly questioning my son of my parenting then getting other parties involved especially outside sources. I understand the concerns the teacher may have had, but my son was traumatized by their actions. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Birchview Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 675 10 31 12 2 n/a n/a 0 730
1989 669 15 28 8 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1990 637 11 18 8 6 n/a n/a 0 680
1991 652 13 32 7 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1992 520 9 17 10 4 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 491 3 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 479 7 19 10 6 n/a n/a 0 521
1995 571 9 18 6 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 571 9 18 6 2 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 574 12 21 3 2 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 481 14 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 482 16 15 6 6 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 453 13 15 6 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 502 22 26 6 5 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 458 28 33 9 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 458 28 33 9 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 452 31 32 12 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 423 38 28 11 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 413 45 28 8 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 426 52 53 18 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2008 441 57 60 19 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2009 479 70 60 12 3 n/a n/a 0 624
2010 458 94 78 15 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2011 471 88 78 22 3 0 9 0 671
2012 434 75 99 22 4 0 17 0 651
2013 430 64 98 31 5 1 22 0 651
2014 405 59 113 35 2 0 33 0 647
2015 379 57 104 40 1 0 38 0 619
2016 355 59 93 33 2 0 43 0 585
2017 268 74 72 23 2 0 39 0 478
2018 254 80 75 37 2 0 51 0 499
2019 241 67 81 32 2 0 49 0 472
2020 222 59 82 30 2 0 48 0 443
2021 199 63 81 27 2 0 41 0 413
2022 197 53 65 36 1 1 34 0 387
2023 229 63 69 39 2 1 30 0 433

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Birchview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 29.8 24.4 4.4
1989 721 35.3 20.4 2.2
1990 680 30.4 22.3 3.2
1991 705 32.2 21.8 3
1992 560 27.2 20.5 3.2
1993 517 24.8 20.8 4.6
1994 521 24.7 21.1 5
1995 606 33.1 18.3 5.8
1996 606 33.1 18.3 5.8
1997 612 31.9 19.2 0
1998 516 n/a 0.0 2.9
1999 525 30.0 17.5 5.1
2000 492 29.2 16.8 7.3
2001 561 29.5 19.0 8.4
2002 531 27.7 19.2 13.9
2003 531 27.7 19.2 13.9
2004 531 24.3 21.9 13.9
2005 503 26.1 19.3 12.1
2006 496 27.4 18.1 14.5
2007 551 32.6 16.9 20.3
2008 579 34.3 16.9 19.7
2009 624 36.3 17.2 21.8
2010 647 36.9 17.5 24.4
2011 671 37.6 17.8 22.1
2012 651 40.5 16.0 22.3
2013 651 42.5 15.3 22.3
2014 647 39.3 16.4 18.4
2015 619 42.0 14.7 19.9
2016 585 38.0 15.3 24.6
2017 478 34.7 13.7 28.7
2018 499 36.4 13.6 28.3
2019 472 36.5 12.9 26.3
2020 443 35.2 12.5 21.4
2021 413 43.4 9.5 20.8
2022 387 31.6 12.2 15.5
2023 433 31.1 13.9 30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Birchview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 730 29.8 24.4 4.4
1989 721 35.3 20.4 2.2
1990 680 30.4 22.3 3.2
1991 705 32.2 21.8 3
1992 560 27.2 20.5 3.2
1993 517 24.8 20.8 4.6
1994 521 24.7 21.1 5
1995 606 33.1 18.3 5.8
1996 606 33.1 18.3 5.8
1997 612 31.9 19.2 0
1998 516 n/a 0.0 2.9
1999 525 30.0 17.5 5.1
2000 492 29.2 16.8 7.3
2001 561 29.5 19.0 8.4
2002 531 27.7 19.2 13.9
2003 531 27.7 19.2 13.9
2004 531 24.3 21.9 13.9
2005 503 26.1 19.3 12.1
2006 496 27.4 18.1 14.5
2007 551 32.6 16.9 20.3
2008 579 34.3 16.9 19.7
2009 624 36.3 17.2 21.8
2010 647 36.9 17.5 24.4
2011 671 37.6 17.8 22.1
2012 651 40.5 16.0 22.3
2013 651 42.5 15.3 22.3
2014 647 39.3 16.4 18.4
2015 619 42.0 14.7 19.9
2016 585 38.0 15.3 24.6
2017 478 34.7 13.7 28.7
2018 499 36.4 13.6 28.3
2019 472 36.5 12.9 26.3
2020 443 35.2 12.5 21.4
2021 413 43.4 9.5 20.8
2022 387 31.6 12.2 15.5
2023 433 31.1 13.9 30.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Birchview Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,441

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birchview Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 239th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 322nd of 845 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Birchview Elementary)70.659.4
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)8682.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Birchview Elementary)64.748.4
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)76.868.4
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Birchview Elementary)77.372.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)87.383.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Birchview Elementary)69.364.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)78.670
 8.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Birchview Elementary)56.349.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Math (Wayzata Public School District)7669.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Birchview Elementary)6956.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Wayzata Public School District)85.675.2
 10.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Birchview Elementary)59.243.1
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Wayzata Public School District)74.162
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472433
 8.3%
African American6763
 6%
American Indian22
Asian8169
 14.8%
Hispanic3239
 21.9%
Pacific Islander01
White241229
 5%
Two or More Races4930
 38.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%30.3%
 4%


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Birchview Elementary ranks 321st of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Birchview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayzata Central Middle
High : Wayzata High

Students at Birchview Elementary are 53% White, 16% Asian, 15% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Birchview Elementary.


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