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Birch Elementary School vs. Aspen Creek K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Birch Elementary School
1035 Birch
Broomfield, CO 80020
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Aspen Creek K-8 School
5500 Aspen Creek Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Birch Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
314 students
770 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aspen Creek K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aspen Creek K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aspen Creek K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#419 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#278 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aspen Creek K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CO)
50%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Creek K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspen Creek K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Birch Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aspen Creek K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
33
Kindergarten Students
36
61
Grade 1 Students
49
67
Grade 2 Students
51
72
Grade 3 Students
43
72
Grade 4 Students
47
76
Grade 5 Students
53
73
Grade 6 Students
-
104
Grade 7 Students
-
108
Grade 8 Students
-
104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Birch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aspen Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aspen Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aspen Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aspen Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aspen Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aspen Creek K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aspen Creek K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aspen Creek K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aspen Creek K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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