Birch Meadow vs. King Open
Should I attend Birch Meadow or King Open? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Birch Meadow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
King Open ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birch Meadow ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Open ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
355 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#894 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
48
65
Grade 1 Students
49
65
Grade 2 Students
70
53
Grade 3 Students
59
49
Grade 4 Students
53
49
Grade 5 Students
58
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
3%
23%
% White
86%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
12%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%