Briarwood School
Tel:
(585) 336-1610
Briarwood School serves 170 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (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 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Briarwood School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Briarwood School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Briarwood School's student population of 170 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 170 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Briarwood School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Briarwood School is 0.32, 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 | #773 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 82% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Irondequoit Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Briarwood School is Irondequoit High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dake Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Listwood School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester Dake Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 545 students
0.3 miles
350 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-2140 0.3 7-8 545 - Rochester Irondequoit High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,163 student
0.3 miles
260 Cooper Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 266-7351 0.3 9-12 1,163 - Rochester Listwood School Grades: K-3 | 165 students
0.6 miles
325 List Ave
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1640 0.6 K-3 165 - Rochester Rogers Middle School Grades: 4-6 | 450 students
0.8 miles
219 Northfield Rd
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 342-1330 0.8 4-6 450 - Rochester Brookview School Grades: K-3 | 147 students
0.9 miles
300 Brookview Dr
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-1630 0.9 K-3 147
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