Below Average
#1676 of 1,992 schools in MN
Birch Lake Elementary
Elementary School · White Bear Lake School District · White Bear Lake, MN
A White Bear Lake School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1616 BIRCH LAKE AVE, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birch Lake Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Birch Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (White Bear Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,211
Median home value
$347,100
Median rent
$1,494/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55110; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Lakeaires ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Otter Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Liberty Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
White Bear Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 17
- District spending per student
- $15,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birch Lake Elementary is listed in WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birch Lake Elementary
Birch Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN, part of White Bear Lake School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birch Lake Elementary
What grades does Birch Lake Elementary serve?
Birch Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Birch Lake Elementary?
Birch Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Lake Elementary is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birch Lake Elementary rank in MN?
Birch Lake Elementary ranks #1,676 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Birch Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birch Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birch Lake Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birch Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Birch Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birch Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Birch Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birch Lake Elementary?
51.2% of students at Birch Lake 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (651) 653-2776
- Area population (ZIP 55110)
- 37,272
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 55110; 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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