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Birchwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 217 students in Birchwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Birchwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
217 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Birchwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#367 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,175 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,571 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,175
$17,189
Spending / Student
$23,571
$17,161
Best Birchwood School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Birchwood Public Montessori
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Birchwood Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bobcat Virtual Academy
Charter School
300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District manages 5 public schools serving 217 students.
What is the rank of Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District is ranked #309 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Birchwood School District?
94% of Birchwood School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Birchwood School District?
Birchwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Birchwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,571 is higher than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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