Excellent
#48 of 480 schools in NH
Top 10% in state
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
Elementary School · The Birches Academy of Academics & Art a Public Charter Sch · Salem, NH
A charter elementary school in Salem, NH where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor, Salem, NH 03079
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$101,339
Median home value
$438,500
Median rent
$1,487/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William T. Barron Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Comprehensive Grammar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Dr. L. F. Soule SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 264 | 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.
The Birches Academy of Academics & Art a Public Charter Sch
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is listed in The Birches Academy of Academics & Art A Public Charter Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is a public elementary school in Salem, NH, part of The Birches Academy of Academics & Art a Public Charter Sch, serving approximately 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch
What grades does The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch serve?
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch rank in NH?
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch ranks #48 of 480 schools in NH.
What is The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch a charter school?
Yes, The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch a Title I school?
No, The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch?
7.2% of students at The Birches Academy of Academics - Art a Public Charter Sch 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (603) 458-6399
- Area population (ZIP 03079)
- 30,646
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 03079; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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