Birches Elementary School

A quality education is earned through the doors of Birches Elementary School.

Kids can enjoy a large play area for recess at Birches Elementary School.

Popular recess activities at Birches Elementary School include four square and basketball.

Birches Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

416 Westminster Blvd, Turnersville, NJ

Washington Neighborhood

Washington Township School District

453 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jessica Rose

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
68%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 10:1 Teachers 46	Full Time Teachers 46
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

397:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.6%	Male 49.4%
White 76.9%	Hispanic 13.1%
Black 5.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander 2.8%
Two or more races 1.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/18/2024

My children go to Birches and it has been a wonderful experience for us so far. The teachers and staff are very caring and the school learning and activities are well done.

5.0 parent

3/18/2022

Everyone at this school has had a hand in helping my child grow emotionally and academically this year. Great school and even better staff!

1.0 parent

10/12/2015

Honestly think my child is being "singled out" because of his race. My son's second grade teacher wrote him up daily for any and every reason she could possibly conjure up. Tried seeking guidance and assistance from the Principal Ms. Rose - waste of time! She's so inexperienced...shocked that she's...

5.0 parent

7/5/2011

I have my third child enrolled currently in second grade. She is excelling as did my first two. Both of them received a solid foundation that prepared them academically, musically, phycially and emotionally for a smooth transition to middle school. The teachers take a personal interest in my childre...

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New Jersey Gloucester County Turnersville 08012

Birches Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Turnersville, NJ and is served by the Washington Township School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 453 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Birches Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Washington Township High School, Bunker Hill Middle School, Chestnut Ridge Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Turnersville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Birches Elementary School.

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