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Birch School

2400 Central Pkwy
Merrick, NY 11566
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 582 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Birch School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Birch School's student population of 582 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Birch School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birch School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#635 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Birch School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Birch School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Birch School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Birch School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Birch School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Birch School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Birch School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Birch School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Birch School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Birch School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Birch School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Birch School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Birch School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birch School's ranking?
Birch School is ranked #635 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Birch School often compared to?
Birch Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norman J Levy Lakeside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Birch School?
582 students attend Birch School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Birch School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch School?
Birch School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Birch School offer ?
Birch School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birch School part of?
Birch School is part of Merrick Union Free School District.

School Reviews
5   8/11/2022
Best School in the small district. Amazing teachers. Supportive administration, caring, office staff, and nurses. Best place to send your children.
- Posted by Parent - John Smother

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 78% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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