Birch School
Tel:
(516) 992-7250
Birch School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Birch School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Birch School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Birch School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Birch 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 School is 0.29, 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 | #944 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 84% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 51% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merrick Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Birch School is Sanford H Calhoun High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Merrick Avenue Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Norman J Levy Lakeside School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merrick Norman J Levy Lakeside School Grades: K-6 | 538 students
0.3 miles
21 Babylon Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7231 0.3 K-6 538 - Merrick Merrick Avenue Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 809 students
0.7 miles
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200 0.7 7-8 809 - Merrick Chatterton School Grades: K-6 | 408 students
0.9 miles
108 N Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-7270 0.9 K-6 408 - Freeport New Visions Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 502 students
1.2 miles
80 Raynor St
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5390 1.2 K-4 502 - Freeport Columbus Avenue School Magnet School
Grades: K | 206 students
1.3 miles
150 N Columbus Ave
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 867-5240 1.3 K 206
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