Birchwood Elementary School vs. Hillside School
Should I attend Birchwood Elementary School or Hillside School? 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
Birchwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birchwood Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hillside School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#809 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#881 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
53
Grade 1 Students
60
49
Grade 2 Students
70
71
Grade 3 Students
61
67
Grade 4 Students
71
72
Grade 5 Students
70
76
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
22%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
63%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
