Birchwood Elementary School serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
92%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hamilton County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?
141 students attend Birchwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Birchwood Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Birchwood Elementary School offer ?
Birchwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Birchwood Elementary School part of?
Birchwood Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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