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Birchview School

Summary:

Birchview School is an elementary school in Ishpeming, Michigan, serving 237 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Ishpeming Public School District, which is ranked 229 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Birchview School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of low-income students (60.34% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), low academic performance (only 27.9% of 3rd-graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%), and increasing chronic absenteeism (from 15.2% in 2019-2020 to 30.9% in 2022-2023). The school's racial makeup is also significantly less diverse than the state average, with 86.92% of students being white. Compared to nearby schools like Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Lakeview School, Birchview School's academic performance is generally lower, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years.

Despite increased spending per student, from $11,313 in 2019-2020 to $13,480 in 2022-2023, Birchview School's academic outcomes have not improved. The school's performance is particularly low for female students and white students, indicating that these subgroups may be underperforming compared to their peers. The district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes at Birchview School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 663 Poplar St
       Ishpeming, MI  49849-1052

(906) 485-6341

District: Ishpeming Public School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
886th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,480 Help


Students who attend Birchview School usually attend:

Middle:    Ishpeming Middle School
High:    Ishpeming High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
10.5%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Birchview School ranks worse than 59.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (10.5%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birchview School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birchview School is $13,480.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Birchview School:

SchoolDigger ranks Birchview School 886th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Birchview School in the ranking list.)

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Ishpeming Public School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 229th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birchview School

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Rank History for all students at Birchview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.93 136th 1545 91.2%
2007 72.78 365th 1565 76.7%
2008 72.77 400th 1577 74.6%
2009 71.07 470th 1589 70.4%
2010 72.89 416th 1552 73.2%
2011 58.94 808th 1552 47.9%
2012 55.52 722nd 1566 53.9%
2013 35.78 1094th 1563 30.0%
2014 42.81 967th 1533 36.9%
2015 62.44 572nd 1580 63.8%
2016 49.89 795th 1548 48.6%
2017 43.51 801st 1466 45.4%
2018 30.02 1078th 1448 25.6%
2019 53.76 609th 1408 56.7%
2021 41.34 647th 1153 43.9%
2022 33.29 869th 1344 35.3%
2023 19.90 1154th 1470 21.5%
2024 37.93 886th 1486 40.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birchview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.78 895th 1397 35.9%
2019 58.63 406th 1134 64.2%
2021 71.62 141st 749 81.2%
2022 56.23 425th 1099 61.3%
2023 27.69 1001st 1350 25.9%
2024 47.49 674th 1381 51.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Birchview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.97 1129th 1443 21.8%
2019 44.30 656th 1171 44.0%
2022 27.02 845th 1106 23.6%
2023 15.14 1148th 1321 13.1%
2024 25.58 1019th 1342 24.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Birchview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 941st 1446 34.9%
2019 57.71 461st 1196 61.5%
2021 42.28 508th 915 44.5%
2023 24.70 988th 1334 25.9%
2024 44.21 720th 1347 46.5%
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Rank History for White students at Birchview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.15 1062nd 1253 15.2%
2019 45.00 624th 1128 44.7%
2021 30.24 727th 1005 27.7%
2022 27.18 830th 1102 24.7%
2023 9.21 1134th 1198 5.3%
2024 23.08 970th 1204 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Birchview School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 331 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 339
1989 330 2 1 0 3 n/a n/a -5 331
1990 333 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a -2 337
1991 326 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 320 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 327 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 313 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1995 321 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 321 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 287 1 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 278 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -3 277
1999 276 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 249 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 26 278
2001 235 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 256 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 2 263
2003 256 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 2 263
2004 268 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 251 3 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 265
2006 241 6 2 6 7 n/a n/a 0 262
2007 216 8 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 222 5 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 282 6 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2010 284 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 279 0 3 1 7 0 14 0 304
2012 282 0 0 11 0 1 0 0 294
2013 270 0 1 5 1 0 24 0 301
2014 254 0 1 4 0 0 23 0 282
2015 287 4 1 5 3 0 0 0 300
2016 288 5 0 5 4 0 9 0 311
2017 257 3 0 4 4 0 24 0 292
2018 239 2 1 3 4 0 24 0 273
2019 229 4 0 1 6 0 25 0 265
2020 207 2 0 3 4 0 23 0 239
2021 206 1 0 2 4 0 30 0 243
2022 209 3 0 2 4 0 24 0 242
2023 206 3 0 2 1 0 25 0 237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Birchview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 n/a n/a n/a
1989 331 n/a n/a 23.3
1990 337 23.0 14.6 18.1
1991 331 n/a n/a n/a
1992 325 n/a n/a 24.9
1993 331 n/a 0.0 28.7
1994 320 14.6 21.9 21.6
1995 327 15.1 21.7 19.6
1996 327 15.1 21.7 19.6
1997 293 15.0 19.5 30
1998 277 15.0 18.5 22.1
1999 279 16.0 17.4 23.7
2000 278 14.9 16.9 37.7
2001 240 14.4 16.7 30.4
2002 263 15.1 17.4 29.5
2003 263 15.1 17.4 29.5
2004 271 17.6 15.4 36.9
2005 265 17.2 15.4 30.6
2006 262 16.3 16.1 30.2
2007 233 13.6 17.1 32.2
2008 234 13.1 17.9 32.5
2009 293 14.4 20.3 47.4
2010 293 15.5 18.7 52.2
2011 304 16.1 18.8 57.2
2012 294 13.3 22.0 57.1
2013 301 14.9 20.2 55.8
2014 282 17.2 16.3 60.3
2015 300 20.0 15.0 64.3
2016 311 20.0 15.5 58.2
2017 292 18.7 15.5 64.4
2018 273 19.4 14.0 67
2019 265 18.9 13.9 59.6
2020 239 17.3 13.7 52.7
2021 243 18.3 13.2 61.7
2022 242 17.5 13.7 64.9
2023 237 17.7 13.3 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Birchview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 n/a n/a n/a
1989 331 n/a n/a 23.3
1990 337 23.0 14.6 18.1
1991 331 n/a n/a n/a
1992 325 n/a n/a 24.9
1993 331 n/a 0.0 28.7
1994 320 14.6 21.9 21.6
1995 327 15.1 21.7 19.6
1996 327 15.1 21.7 19.6
1997 293 15.0 19.5 30
1998 277 15.0 18.5 22.1
1999 279 16.0 17.4 23.7
2000 278 14.9 16.9 37.7
2001 240 14.4 16.7 30.4
2002 263 15.1 17.4 29.5
2003 263 15.1 17.4 29.5
2004 271 17.6 15.4 36.9
2005 265 17.2 15.4 30.6
2006 262 16.3 16.1 30.2
2007 233 13.6 17.1 32.2
2008 234 13.1 17.9 32.5
2009 293 14.4 20.3 47.4
2010 293 15.5 18.7 52.2
2011 304 16.1 18.8 57.2
2012 294 13.3 22.0 57.1
2013 301 14.9 20.2 55.8
2014 282 17.2 16.3 60.3
2015 300 20.0 15.0 64.3
2016 311 20.0 15.5 58.2
2017 292 18.7 15.5 64.4
2018 273 19.4 14.0 67
2019 265 18.9 13.9 59.6
2020 239 17.3 13.7 52.7
2021 243 18.3 13.2 61.7
2022 242 17.5 13.7 64.9
2023 237 17.7 13.3 60.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Birchview School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,096 (10.6%) $9,251 (89.4%) $10,347
2020 $1,774 (15.7%) $9,540 (84.3%) $11,313
2021 $1,768 (14.6%) $10,304 (85.4%) $12,072
2022 $3,511 (28.2%) $8,924 (71.8%) $12,435
2023 $2,530 (18.8%) $10,949 (81.2%) $13,480

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birchview School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 609th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1154th of 1470 Elementary schools
 35.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birchview School)6124.3
 36.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)6124.3
 36.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Birchview School)68.325
 43.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)68.325
 43.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Birchview School)46.434.8
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)46.434.8
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Birchview School)23.613
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Ishpeming Public School District No. 1)23.613
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students265237
 10.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White229206
 10%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%60.3%
 0.7%

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Students who attend Birchview School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ishpeming Middle School
High : Ishpeming High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Birchview School.

Students at Birchview School are 87% White, 11% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Birchview School ranks 886th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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