Excellent
#8 of 412 schools in AK
Top 2% in state
Birchwood Abc Elementary
Elementary School · Anchorage School District · Eagle River, AK
An Anchorage School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17010 Birchtree St, Eagle River, AK 99567
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birchwood Abc Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Birchwood Abc Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$128,250
Median home value
$437,100
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Orthodox Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Fire Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Birchwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Chugiak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 466 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchorage School District
- Schools in district
- 94
- Rank in district
- #3 of 93
- District spending per student
- $16,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birchwood Abc Elementary is listed in Anchorage School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birchwood Abc Elementary
Birchwood Abc Elementary is a public elementary school in Eagle River, AK, part of Anchorage School District, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchwood Abc Elementary
What grades does Birchwood Abc Elementary serve?
Birchwood Abc Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Birchwood Abc Elementary?
Birchwood Abc Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Abc Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Abc Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birchwood Abc Elementary rank in AK?
Birchwood Abc Elementary ranks #8 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Birchwood Abc Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchwood Abc Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Birchwood Abc Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birchwood Abc Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birchwood Abc Elementary a charter school?
No, Birchwood Abc Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birchwood Abc Elementary a Title I school?
No, Birchwood Abc Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birchwood Abc Elementary?
23.0% of students at Birchwood Abc Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (907) 742-3450
- Area population (ZIP 99567)
- 6,739
- Area median age
- 48.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99567; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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