C+
Average
62/100

Birch Tree Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 422 W OLD HWY 60 EAST, Birch Tree, MO 65548
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 44th percentile in Missouri
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
168
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%44/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%42%reading -15 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income47%42%reading +10 pts, math +9 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 422 W OLD HWY 60 EAST
City Birch Tree
ZIP Code 65548
District 2921540
NCES School ID 292154001184
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65548

Understanding the community around Birch Tree Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,411
Per Capita Income $21,492
Poverty Rate 15.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,800
Median Rent $514
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Birch Tree Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 41.1%
Female 58.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 168
Teachers (FTE) 17.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Birch Tree Elem.?
Birch Tree Elem. has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Birch Tree Elem.?
Birch Tree Elem. has 168 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Birch Tree Elem. serve?
Birch Tree Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Birch Tree Elem. receive per student?
Birch Tree Elem. receives $10,965 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Birch Tree Elem. in 65548 ▼
Avg Home Value
$204,102
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
28.2%

Other Schools in 65548

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026