Birchwood Discovery Center (Closed 2013)

Birchwood Discovery Center serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
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Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(11-12)
<50%
49%
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(11-12)
<50%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
4%
9%
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White
96%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • * Small class sizes * Not a "one sized fits all" approach * Students learn independence and how to be accountable for themselves and their work * Encourages creativity and innovation * Exposure to modern technology like PowerPoint, Smartboards and educational websites * Acceptance that each student learns differently so they are taught differently * Teachers are guiding kids as they steer through their own education instead of telling them everything * "Project Based Learning" (PBL) focuses on each child's individual strengths/weaknesses and tailors education for each individual, allowing for much student ownership in the actual learning process. * PBL has shown the students have a deeper understanding of materials and promotes higher level thinking skills * PBL uses students natural interests to gain a complete education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% WI state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Discovery Center?
23 students attend Birchwood Discovery Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Birchwood Discovery Center students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birchwood Discovery Center?
Birchwood Discovery Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Birchwood Discovery Center offer ?
Birchwood Discovery Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Birchwood Discovery Center part of?
Birchwood Discovery Center is part of Birchwood School District.

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