Birchtree Charter School vs. Pioneer Peak Elementary School
Should you attend Birchtree Charter School or Pioneer Peak Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Birchtree Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pioneer Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
416 students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#120 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#91 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
61
Grade 1 Students
48
53
Grade 2 Students
49
86
Grade 3 Students
48
73
Grade 4 Students
49
92
Grade 5 Students
45
84
Grade 6 Students
48
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Grade 7 Students
38
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Grade 8 Students
28
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
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1%
% White
79%
70%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
13%
14%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
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31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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9%
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