Serving 388 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 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Birchwood Elementary 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 Birchwood Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Birchwood Elementary School is ranked #809 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Birchwood Elementary School often compared to?
Birchwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosendale School, Hillside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?
388 students attend Birchwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Birchwood Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Birchwood Elementary School offer ?
Birchwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birchwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
