Birchwood Elementary School vs. Hillside School
Should you attend Birchwood Elementary School or Hillside 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
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 398 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
398 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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
55
56
Grade 1 Students
66
63
Grade 2 Students
62
54
Grade 3 Students
77
74
Grade 4 Students
65
66
Grade 5 Students
73
71
Ungraded Students
-
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
62%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
