Birchwood Elementary School
About This School
Birchwood Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Washington in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Birchwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Birchwood Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Birchwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gardenview Montessori 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| St Paul's Episcopal School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Columbia Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Alderwood Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Cedar Tree Montessori 1.3 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 281Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Birchwood Elementary School had 49% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Washington had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Bellingham School District District Spending
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In 2011, Birchwood Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Washington average is 19 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSP
What is it?
The Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards contained in the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
How is it Scored?
A student's performance on the reading, math and science MSP is reported using scale scores. Scale scores are three-digit numbers that are used to place the student into one of four levels: Advanced (Level 4), Proficient (Level 3), Basic (Level 2) and Below Basic (Level 1). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above Level 3).
About the WASL
What is it?
The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading and math, in grades 4, 7, and 10 in writing, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: level 4 (exceeds standard), level 3 (meets standard), level 2 (below standard) and level 1 (well below standard). The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards (at or above level 3). Students must pass th
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TestRating
5 out of 10
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