Birch Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Birch Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nashua, New Hampshire, serving 332 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Nashua School District and the state of New Hampshire in academic assessments, with 52% of students proficient or better in both Mathematics and Reading, compared to 34% and 44% for the district, and 41% and 53% for the state, respectively.

Birch Hill Elementary School's strengths include its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 19 New Hampshire elementary schools for Hispanic students, 54th out of 228 for White students, and 11th out of 71 for special education students. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6 students per teacher, compared to the district average of 10-12 students per teacher. Additionally, Birch Hill has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.82%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Main Dunstable School (14.42%) and New Searles School (22.8%).

While Birch Hill Elementary School performs well overall, there are areas where the school could potentially improve, such as in Science proficiency, which has been consistently lower than the state average. However, the school's consistent performance, with a ranking between 72nd and 174th out of all New Hampshire elementary schools, and a 3-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, make it a solid-performing school within the Nashua School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 17 Birch Hill Dr.
       Nashua, NH  03063-2541


(603) 966-1820

District: Nashua School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,368 Help


Students who attend Birch Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elm Street Middle School
High:    Nashua High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
23.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Birch Hill Elementary School ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 5th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Nashua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (23.2%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birch Hill Elementary School is 6, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Nashua School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birch Hill Elementary School is $15,368, which is the 6th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Nashua School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Birch Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Birch Hill Elementary School 108th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Birch Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nashua School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashua School District 114th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Birch Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Birch Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.89 54th 238 77.3%
2007 76.60 43rd 237 81.9%
2008 75.70 41st 236 82.6%
2009 62.77 93rd 240 61.3%
2010 74.87 46th 242 81.0%
2011 76.53 39th 237 83.5%
2012 59.21 100th 241 58.5%
2013 54.33 119th 241 50.6%
2014 59.63 97th 242 59.9%
2015 63.12 72nd 206 65.0%
2016 57.79 101st 244 58.6%
2017 51.40 117th 229 48.9%
2018 33.17 174th 231 24.7%
2019 35.54 160th 231 30.7%
2021 40.78 129th 211 38.9%
2022 38.81 145th 233 37.8%
2023 53.83 107th 237 54.9%
2024 55.21 108th 234 53.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Birch Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.12 11th 71 84.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Birch Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.45 138th 190 27.4%
2019 36.67 129th 192 32.8%
2021 35.68 112th 160 30.0%
2022 37.78 120th 187 35.8%
2023 48.78 100th 193 48.2%
2024 56.01 79th 187 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Birch Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.98 145th 195 25.6%
2019 35.99 133rd 195 31.8%
2021 49.31 83rd 168 50.6%
2022 39.32 121st 194 37.6%
2023 55.01 85th 199 57.3%
2024 55.93 89th 193 53.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Birch Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.32 12th 19 36.8%
2019 60.18 5th 17 70.6%
2022 50.07 7th 21 66.7%
2023 59.18 4th 18 77.8%
2024 51.18 7th 19 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Birch Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.34 132nd 227 41.9%
2019 42.41 141st 229 38.4%
2021 50.01 107th 209 48.8%
2022 56.11 99th 229 56.8%
2023 64.93 70th 233 70.0%
2024 71.21 54th 228 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Open Quote Birch Hill is a wonderful school, I am in contact with teachers directly, via email, and typically have a response within hours. We have been kept up to date on our child's progress and have been actively engaged in the schooling process throughout. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Open Quote This was my home and I will always want to "go back home." It is the best place in the world! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 10, 2015

Open Quote I have been very pleased with all of the teachers my daughters have encountered at Birch Hill. The entire administrative staff is encouraging and supportive. There is a strong PTO that is always happy to include new members. I have volunteered in several capacities, and the students seem to be well-behaved and respectful. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Open Quote GREAT SCHOOL TEACHERS ARE WARM AND CARING, THE TEACHERS SUPPORT BOTH CHILDREN AND PARENTS. FACULTY IS EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL AND CARING AND SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY. THE SCHOOL OFFERS AWESOME AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTS NUMEROUS WAYS FOR PARENTS TO INTERACT AND VOLUNTEER. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Birch Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 666 5 19 9 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1991 595 6 19 15 2 n/a n/a 0 637
1992 531 9 20 16 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1993 515 10 22 23 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 610 8 24 25 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1995 599 8 20 28 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 599 8 20 28 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 613 16 13 36 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1998 597 12 12 42 3 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 608 18 12 32 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2000 596 13 10 28 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 546 15 16 33 6 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 519 11 24 37 6 n/a n/a 0 597
2003 519 11 24 37 6 n/a n/a 0 597
2004 512 17 35 47 4 n/a n/a 0 615
2005 388 14 44 53 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 349 18 49 44 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 354 20 42 42 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 362 17 51 46 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2009 355 18 50 51 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2010 347 19 51 67 2 2 1 0 489
2011 353 16 57 60 1 1 4 0 492
2012 350 16 59 58 2 1 14 0 500
2013 335 17 56 79 6 0 14 0 507
2014 337 22 52 76 3 0 21 0 511
2015 304 24 49 75 2 0 30 0 484
2016 287 19 36 62 1 0 27 0 432
2017 269 16 29 70 1 1 23 0 409
2018 260 9 24 79 2 0 28 0 402
2019 242 13 27 75 0 2 31 0 390
2020 247 12 28 82 0 0 30 0 399
2021 195 13 23 77 0 0 25 0 333
2022 192 12 27 77 0 0 24 0 332
2023 196 10 23 77 0 0 26 0 332

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 Birch Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 700 28.0 25.0 1.6
1991 637 29.5 21.5 3.9
1992 576 29.0 19.8 6.4
1993 570 30.0 19.0 9.5
1994 667 32.0 20.8 10
1995 655 31.0 21.1 11.1
1996 655 31.0 21.1 11.1
1997 679 33.0 20.6 10.8
1998 666 33.0 20.2 12.6
1999 671 36.0 18.6 11.9
2000 651 36.5 17.8 18
2001 616 35.5 17.4 16.9
2002 597 37.0 16.1 17.9
2003 597 37.0 16.1 17.9
2004 615 35.5 17.3 20
2005 502 32.5 15.4 17.1
2006 460 32.5 14.2 20.2
2007 461 27.9 16.5 20.8
2008 477 29.0 16.4 19.1
2009 474 31.1 15.2 18.8
2010 489 28.9 16.9 26.4
2011 492 31.2 15.7 24.4
2012 500 28.7 17.4 26.6
2013 507 30.5 16.6 28.8
2014 511 30.5 16.7 32.7
2015 484 30.0 16.1 30.2
2016 432 30.0 14.4 31.5
2017 409 30.5 13.4 32.3
2018 402 29.0 13.8 36.8
2019 390 32.0 12.1 33.3
2020 399 33.0 12.0 31.3
2021 333 32.8 10.1 23.1
2022 332 32.0 10.3 29.2
2023 332 54.8 6.0 29.8

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 Birch Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 700 28.0 25.0 1.6
1991 637 29.5 21.5 3.9
1992 576 29.0 19.8 6.4
1993 570 30.0 19.0 9.5
1994 667 32.0 20.8 10
1995 655 31.0 21.1 11.1
1996 655 31.0 21.1 11.1
1997 679 33.0 20.6 10.8
1998 666 33.0 20.2 12.6
1999 671 36.0 18.6 11.9
2000 651 36.5 17.8 18
2001 616 35.5 17.4 16.9
2002 597 37.0 16.1 17.9
2003 597 37.0 16.1 17.9
2004 615 35.5 17.3 20
2005 502 32.5 15.4 17.1
2006 460 32.5 14.2 20.2
2007 461 27.9 16.5 20.8
2008 477 29.0 16.4 19.1
2009 474 31.1 15.2 18.8
2010 489 28.9 16.9 26.4
2011 492 31.2 15.7 24.4
2012 500 28.7 17.4 26.6
2013 507 30.5 16.6 28.8
2014 511 30.5 16.7 32.7
2015 484 30.0 16.1 30.2
2016 432 30.0 14.4 31.5
2017 409 30.5 13.4 32.3
2018 402 29.0 13.8 36.8
2019 390 32.0 12.1 33.3
2020 399 33.0 12.0 31.3
2021 333 32.8 10.1 23.1
2022 332 32.0 10.3 29.2
2023 332 54.8 6.0 29.8

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 Birch Hill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,368

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birch Hill Elementary 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 160th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 237 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birch Hill Elementary School)5165
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)5549
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Birch Hill Elementary School)4054
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nashua School District)4540
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birch Hill Elementary School)2968
 39%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)4642
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Birch Hill Elementary School)4064
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Nashua School District)4743
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Birch Hill Elementary School)5724
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nashua School District)4435
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Birch Hill Elementary School)4551
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Nashua School District)5344
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Birch Hill Elementary School)4615
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Nashua School District)3426
 8%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Birch Hill Elementary School)4654
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nashua School District)3934
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Birch Hill Elementary School)4156
 15%
   All Grades Reading (Nashua School District)4642
 4%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Birch Hill Elementary School)4615
 31%
   All Grades Science (Nashua School District)3027
 3%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390332
 14.9%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian2723
 14.8%
Hispanic7577
 2.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White242196
 19%
Two or More Races3126
 16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%29.8%
 3.5%


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Students at Birch Hill Elementary School are 59% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Birch Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elm Street Middle School
High : Nashua High School North

Birch Hill Elementary School ranks 108th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Birch Hill Elementary School.


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