Excellent
#75 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 4% in state
Birch Grove Community School
Elementary School · Birch Grove Community School · Tofte, MN
A charter elementary school in Tofte, MN where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 2383, Tofte, MN 55615
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Grove Community School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Birch Grove Community School 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
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,893
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,266/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Birch Grove Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Birch Grove Community School is listed in BIRCH GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Grove Community School
Birch Grove Community School is a public elementary school in Tofte, MN, part of Birch Grove Community School, serving approximately 51 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Birch Grove Community School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Grove Community School
What grades does Birch Grove Community School serve?
Birch Grove Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Birch Grove Community School?
Birch Grove Community School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Community School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Grove Community School rank in MN?
Birch Grove Community School ranks #75 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Birch Grove Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Grove Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Birch Grove Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Grove Community School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birch Grove Community School a charter school?
Yes, Birch Grove Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Birch Grove Community School a Title I school?
No, Birch Grove Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Grove Community School?
45.1% of students at Birch Grove Community School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (218) 663-0170
- Area population (ZIP 55615)
- 405
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 55615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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