Birch Lane Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(516) 308-5101
Birch Lane Elementary School serves 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Birch Lane Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Birch Lane Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 618 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Birch Lane Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Birch Lane Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1200 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 89% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Massapequa Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Birch Lane Elementary School is Edmund W Miles Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Lake Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Massapequa Park East Lake Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 507 students10
0.2 miles
154 E Lake Ave
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5201 0.2 K-5 507 - Amityville Northwest Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-3 | 651 students10
0.6 miles
450 County Line Rd
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6500 0.6 1-3 651 - Massapequa Park Mckenna Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 464 students10
0.7 miles
210 Spruce St
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
(516) 308-5501 0.7 K-5 464 - Amityville Edmund W Miles Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-9 | 617 students10
0.9 miles
501 Rt 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 565-6200 0.9 7-9 617 - Massapequa Unqua Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 539 students10
1.0 miles
350 Unqua Rd
Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5601 1 K-5 539
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