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Birch Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 570 students

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Posted March 30, 2012

My two children in grades 4 and 1 began attending Birch at the beginning of this school year (2011-2012) and both have received a great education and love their new school! The teachers and staff that we have encountered have all been wonderful! The school facilities are newer and well-maintained; the school atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. And the emphasis on character education is a great bonus! We are very pleased with our experience at Birch!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

They have gone above and beyond my expectations! The students really are the number one priority.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2009

Mr. Greg Scheele and his great staff of educators are the BEST! My grandson has attended Birch all previous years and is now in fourth grade. Lynn Benoit


Posted February 15, 2009

This school is awesome! My girls have been there for 3 years and have loved it. I love the different character traits that they focus on monthly, i.e.: compassion, cooperation, integrity, etc. I don't understand the low rating because I have absolutely loved this school. I love the principle too, Mr. Scheele is awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2008

We have been at Birch for 2 years are are very impressed with the staff and their dedication to the students/families.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2007

My son has been going to Birch Elementary for two years, and I just couldn't have better things to say about the school. Every report card is better than the last. Lots of parent involvement. Communication between teacher and parents (for both years) is absolutely wonderful. My son has had many opportunities for after school programs. I would definitely recommend Birch to any one who asked.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2007

Birch is a nice clean school. It is new, the staff is friendly and the teachers are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2005

We were very pleased with Birch, their friendly staff and the education provided to our daughter. We were saddened that the 5th graders will be moving to Sage this fall. The programs offered at Birch allowed our child to excel beyond our expectations. Coming from Andrus Elem teachers who were not as caring we were expecting the same at Birch. But, they were AWESOME. They encouraged our child to excel. She was able to attain honor roll and HIGH honor roll this year. It was unexpected for us but we credit it to the sincere concern that the teachers have had for our child. We will miss it but we're grateful that they cared enough and we HIGHLY RECOMMEND any parent or child to attend Birch! They're absolutely family orientated and genuinely concerned about NO CHILD being left behind!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students82%
Female90%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title I82%
Special education27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title I90%
Special education36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title I91%
Special education36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Title I90%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students94%
Female92%
Male96%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Title I94%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Title I95%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students88%
Female93%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title I88%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students92%
Female95%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title I92%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title I87%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female79%
Male69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title I73%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 81%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Black 4% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6900 Birch Ln
Nampa, ID 83687
Phone: (208) 461-5960

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