Is Birch Elementary a good school?

Birch Elementary ranks 789 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Birch Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 639 students attended Birch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Birch Elementary?

Students at Birch Elementary are 38% White, 32% Hispanic, 22% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Birch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Birch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pine Tree J H Middle : Pine Tree Middle High : Pine Tree High School

Birch Elementary

Summary:

Birch Elementary is a public elementary school located in Longview, Texas, serving grades 1-4 with a student population of 696. The school is part of the Pine Tree Independent School District, which is ranked 292 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Birch Elementary consistently outperforms the Pine Tree ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores for both reading and mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, Birch Elementary had 69.38% of 3rd-grade students and 56.96% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 63.31% and 53.29% for Pine Tree ISD, and 48.85% and 50.66% for Texas, respectively. In the same year, Birch Elementary had 56.88% of 3rd-grade students and 54.43% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 51.62% and 49.25% for Pine Tree ISD, and 40.86% and 44.67% for Texas, respectively. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Birch Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is significantly higher than the state average, indicating the school is effectively serving its economically disadvantaged population.

Birch Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily improved, from 2716 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 (2 stars) to 789 out of 4675 in 2023-2024 (4 stars), suggesting the school is continuously working to enhance its educational quality and student outcomes. While Birch Elementary outperforms the nearby Parkway Elementary, which is also part of the Pine Tree ISD, its performance is not as strong as the highly-ranked Spring Hill Intermediate and White Oak Intermediate schools, which are part of the Spring Hill ISD and White Oak ISD, respectively.

Detail:

Public 1-4

815 Birch Dr
Longview, TX 75604

(903) 295-5120

District: Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
789^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,882

Students who attend Birch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pine Tree J H
	Pine Tree Middle
High:	Pine Tree High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 639

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.6%

Hispanic:

32.4%

African American:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Birch Elementary ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Birch Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.6%), Hispanic (32.4%), African American (22.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birch Elementary is 14.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Birch Elementary employs 44.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birch Elementary is $9,882, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Birch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Birch Elementary 789^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Birch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd) 292^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	39.56	2716^th	4479	39.4%
2021	72.83	997^th	4578	78.2%
2022	68.57	1209^th	4581	73.6%
2023	61.35	1542^nd	4647	66.8%
2024	79.10	789^th	4675	83.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.59	542^nd	1046	48.2%
2019	61.41	418^th	1112	62.4%
2021	49.33	474^th	961	50.7%
2022	41.57	655^th	1004	34.8%
2023	50.68	588^th	1099	46.5%
2024	56.60	471^st	1114	57.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.48	1734^th	3226	46.2%
2019	49.94	1568^th	3333	53.0%
2021	61.87	915^th	3446	73.4%
2022	60.87	1054^th	3487	69.8%
2023	46.82	1858^th	3556	47.8%
2024	62.11	1053^rd	3638	71.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.06	1344^th	3558	62.2%
2019	30.10	2827^th	3684	23.3%
2021	51.76	1327^th	3799	65.1%
2022	51.40	1492^nd	3952	62.2%
2023	52.23	1519^th	4086	62.8%
2024	60.63	1227^th	4261	71.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.66	3460^th	4264	18.9%
2019	42.56	2599^th	4309	39.7%
2021	82.45	350^th	4451	92.1%
2022	69.81	911^th	4477	79.7%
2023	62.91	1334^th	4521	70.5%
2024	83.45	351^st	4560	92.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.65	3687^th	4306	14.4%
2019	33.20	3119^th	4348	28.3%
2021	61.72	1423^rd	4499	68.4%
2022	76.08	849^th	4561	81.4%
2023	67.68	1200^th	4588	73.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.23	89^th	3106	97.1%
2019	71.44	696^th	3184	78.1%
2021	71.66	855^th	3006	71.6%
2022	63.28	1225^th	2958	58.6%
2023	65.16	1163^rd	2980	61.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.82	2751^st	4240	35.1%
2019	36.54	2935^th	4295	31.7%
2021	67.81	834^th	4331	80.7%
2022	59.04	1477^th	4461	66.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.02	1992^nd	4319	53.9%
2019	46.39	2229^th	4357	48.8%
2021	79.10	721^st	4498	84.0%
2022	58.79	1670^th	4563	63.4%
2023	52.42	2019^th	4585	56.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.09	1944^th	2483	21.7%
2019	32.66	1858^th	2515	26.1%
2021	58.58	768^th	2444	68.6%
2022	58.97	805^th	2421	66.7%
2023	45.09	1235^th	2443	49.4%
2024	76.43	325^th	2421	86.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.01	3132^nd	4168	24.9%
2019	39.78	2641^st	4188	36.9%
2021	73.44	746^th	4329	82.8%
2022	75.27	696^th	4376	84.1%
2023	60.26	1466^th	4401	66.7%
2024	77.87	614^th	4431	86.1%

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Rank History for White students at Birch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.10	1975^th	3127	36.8%
2019	44.88	1814^th	3142	42.3%
2021	76.91	479^th	3082	84.5%
2022	62.23	1082^nd	3082	64.9%
2023	66.44	940^th	3106	69.7%
2024	74.57	575^th	3078	81.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	265	183	6	247	0	0	30	731
2018	227	163	8	238	1	0	41	678
2019	203	164	9	226	1	1	44	648
2020	211	152	6	246	0	3	46	664
2021	227	156	7	247	1	1	41	680
2022	251	146	5	246	0	1	45	694
2023	252	158	5	240	0	1	40	696
2024	240	141	7	207	0	0	44	639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Birch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	731	49.1	14.8	65.3
2018	678	49.2	13.7	64.6
2019	648	46.9	13.8	72.1
2020	664	46.0	14.4	67.8
2021	680	46.1	14.7	71.9
2022	694	45.0	15.4	72.6
2023	696	46.8	14.8	73.1
2024	639	44.1	14.4	69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Birch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	731	49.1	14.8	65.3
2018	678	49.2	13.7	64.6
2019	648	46.9	13.8	72.1
2020	664	46.0	14.4	67.8
2021	680	46.1	14.7	71.9
2022	694	45.0	15.4	72.6
2023	696	46.8	14.8	73.1
2024	639	44.1	14.4	69.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Birch Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,148 (12.6%)	$7,975 (87.4%)	$9,123
2020	$1,108 (11.8%)	$8,275 (88.2%)	$9,383
2021	$1,636 (16.6%)	$8,246 (83.4%)	$9,882

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2716^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1542^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	27.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Birch Elementary)	36	54	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	34	52	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Birch Elementary)	45	46	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	42	43	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Birch Elementary)	34	44	10%
4th Grade Reading (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	30	46	16%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Birch Elementary)	46	56	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd))	43	51	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	648	696	7.4%
African American	164	158	3.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	9	5	44.4%
Hispanic	226	240	6.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	203	252	24.1%
Two or More Races	44	40	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	73.1%	1.1%

Schools Near Birch Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Birch Elementary	Public	1-4	815 Birch Dr	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5120	639	44	14.4	69.2%	240 (37.6%)	141 (22.1%)	207 (32.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.9%)	79.1	789^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.1%		61.4	1542^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.8%	753					69.4	57.0		56.9	54.4			$9,882	$1,636	$8,246
Pine Tree Pri	Public	PK-K	1808 Silver Falls Rd	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5095	486	30	16.0	77.6%	145 (29.8%)	118 (24.3%)	189 (38.9%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.1%)								(n/a)												$10,766	$1,890	$8,876
Parkway Elementary	Public	1-4	601 Pt Pkwy	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5151	686	47	14.6	73.5%	210 (30.6%)	151 (22.0%)	247 (36.0%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.8%)	60.9	1547^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.9%		53	2012^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.7%	465	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	56.8	50.0		46.0	44.6			$9,931	$1,570	$8,360
Spring Hill Intermediate	Public	3-5	3211 Spring Hill Rd	Longview	75605	Gregg County	Spring Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 323-7701	456	33	13.8	48.7%	275 (60.3%)	48 (10.5%)	99 (21.7%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	83.1	647^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.2%		88.2	447^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.4%	200					64.0	76.5	68.4	56.0	85.3	67.1	27.7	$8,497	$1,249	$7,248
Spring Hill Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	2700 Spring Hill Rd	Longview	75605	Gregg County	Spring Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 323-7848	470	34	13.6	46.2%	281 (59.8%)	62 (13.2%)	90 (19.1%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.8%)								(n/a)												$9,163	$1,368	$7,795
White Oak Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	200 S White Oak Rd	White Oak	75693	Gregg County	White Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 291-2150	295	25	11.7	44.7%	238 (80.7%)	9 (3.1%)	28 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)								(n/a)												$9,120	$1,245	$7,876
White Oak Intermediate	Public	3-5	200 S White Oak Rd	White Oak	75693	Gregg County	White Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 291-2100	329	27	12.3	43.5%	267 (81.2%)	10 (3.0%)	26 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	65.1	1328^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.6%		76.5	899^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.7%	429					49.4	51.9	56.8	46.1	57.4	65.3	24.6	$9,412	$954	$8,458
White Oak Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	200 S White Oak Rd	White Oak	75693	Gregg County	White Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(903) 291-2000	38	2	15.8	65.8%	26 (68.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Bramlette Steam Academy	Public, Charter	1-5	111 Tupelo	Longview	75601	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 803-5600	469	27	17.2	90.4%	62 (13.2%)	191 (40.7%)	187 (39.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	52.8	1984^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.6%		54.9	1893^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	59.3%	91					49.4	53.8	53.2	31.0	45.1	55.0	21.3	$11,338	$3,173	$8,165
Ware Elementary	Public, Charter	1-5	601 W Garfield	Longview	75602	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 803-5700	399	31	12.7	95.2%	17 (4.3%)	106 (26.6%)	267 (66.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	33.1	3238^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.7%		36.7	2993^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	35.6%	245	0.0	16.7	0.0	28.6	36.0	44.0	32.2	32.5	48.0	33.0	15.9	$9,920	$2,455	$7,465

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