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Norman J Levy Lakeside School vs. Birch School

Should you attend Norman J Levy Lakeside School or Birch School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Norman J Levy Lakeside School
21 Babylon Rd
Merrick, NY 11566
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Birch School
2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Norman J Levy Lakeside School ranks 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%)

Birch School ranks 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%)
Overview
Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norman J Levy Lakeside 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 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 594 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Birch 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 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
636 students
594 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norman J Levy Lakeside School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birch School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norman J Levy Lakeside School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birch School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norman J Levy Lakeside School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merrick Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birch School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merrick Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#689 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#635 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norman J Levy Lakeside School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birch School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in NY)
78%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman J Levy Lakeside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in NY)
70%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman J Levy Lakeside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman J Levy Lakeside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norman J Levy Lakeside School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Birch School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
51
Kindergarten Students
74
67
Grade 1 Students
103
76
Grade 2 Students
92
58
Grade 3 Students
86
81
Grade 4 Students
87
88
Grade 5 Students
95
92
Grade 6 Students
97
80
Ungraded Students
2
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norman J Levy Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norman J Levy Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norman J Levy Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norman J Levy Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norman J Levy Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birch School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merrick Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norman J Levy Lakeside School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birch School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norman J Levy Lakeside School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birch School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merrick Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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