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#866 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 43% in state
Birchview Elementary
Elementary School · Wayzata Public School District · Plymouth, MN
A Wayzata Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 RANCHVIEW LN N, Plymouth, MN 55447
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Birchview Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Birchview Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,077/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plymouth), 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
$128,781
Median home value
$454,500
Median rent
$1,663/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55447; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step by Step MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Gleason Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Oakwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| North Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 809 | 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.
Wayzata Public School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Birchview Elementary is listed in WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Birchview Elementary
Birchview Elementary is a public elementary school in Plymouth, MN, part of Wayzata Public School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #866 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Birchview Elementary
What grades does Birchview Elementary serve?
Birchview Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Birchview Elementary?
Birchview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchview Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Birchview Elementary rank in MN?
Birchview Elementary ranks #866 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Birchview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Birchview Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Birchview Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birchview Elementary has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Birchview Elementary a charter school?
No, Birchview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birchview Elementary a Title I school?
No, Birchview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Birchview Elementary?
32.7% of students at Birchview 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (763) 745-5300
- Area population (ZIP 55447)
- 21,001
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 55447; 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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